Document Apostille for International Use
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What is the Hague Apostille?
The Hague Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of certain public documents so that they can be used in another country that is a party to the Hague Convention.
In immigration, study, marriage, document recognition, and other international proceedings, certain documents may need to be apostilled before being submitted to the authorities of the destination country.
Important
The apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, or stamp appearing on the document. It does not certidy the content of the document or replace a translation when one is required.
Which documents may need an apostille?
The need to apostille a document depends on the country where it was issued, the country where it will be used, and the type of procedure.
Civil certificates
Birth, marriage, death certificates, and other civil registry documents.
Academic documents
Diplomas, certificates, academic transcripts, and other documents related to academic qualifications.
Notarial documents
Powers of attorney, declarations, and other documents formalized before a notary.
Judicial documents
Certain documents and certificates issued by judicial authorities.
Public certificates
Certificates and documents issued by public bodies or authorities.
Other documents
Depending on the procedure, other documents may also be subject to apostille requirements.
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