Apostille/Authentication Menu & Price List

Apostille: An Apostille is a certification that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in another country, ensuring it is recognized internationally.  Apostilles are governed by the Hague Convention for Apostille, adopted on October 5, 1961 and put into effect on January 24, 1965. See section below for more information on Apostille and the Hague Convention.

Authentication: Authentication verifies the validity of a document, confirming that it is genuine and was issued by a recognized authority.

Legalization: Legalization is a formal process where a document is certified for use in a foreign country, often requiring multiple levels of certification to ensure its legitimacy.

ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS

• High School Transcripts
• High School Diploma
• GED
• College Diploma
• College Transcript
• Report cards
• Other various school records

PERSONAL OR FAMILY DOCUMENTS

• Marriage Certificates
• Death Certificates
• Birth Certificates
• Divorce Decrees
• Single Status Affidavits
• Power of Attorney
• Wills
• Car Titles
• Adoption Dossier
• FBI Records
• Criminal History reports
• Any notarized document

CORPORATE DOCUMENTS

• Certificates of Good Standing
• Certificates of Incorporation (AZ Corporation Commission)
• Certificates of Origin
• Power of Attorney
• Hiring documents
• Company invoices
• Other business documents

We offer concierge-level services that are customized to your specific needs. Once you let us know what you need, we will work with you to get us the documents we need to proceed. Our clock does not start ticking, and we do not charge you until we have received the CORRECT documents that are error-free and ready to be processed by the Secretary of State. This saves time and money.

The Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, commonly known as the Apostille Convention, was created to simplify the process of legalizing documents for international use. The convention aims to facilitate the use of public documents abroad by replacing the cumbersome and often expensive process of legalization with the issuance of a certificate known as an Apostille. This certificate authenticates the origin of the public document and is recognized in all member countries of the convention.

1. Adoption and Implementation: The convention was adopted on October 5, 1961, and came into effect on January 24, 1965. It has since been ratified by over 120 countries worldwide.
2. Purpose: The primary objective is to streamline the authentication process for public documents such as birth certificates, court orders, or other official records, making them admissible in foreign jurisdictions without further authentication.
3. Apostille Certificate: The Apostille is a standardized certificate issued by a competent authority designated by each member country. It certifies the authenticity of the signature, the capacity in which the person signing the document has acted, and the identity of the seal or stamp on the document.
4. Competent Authorities: Each member country designates specific authorities who are authorized to issue Apostilles. This can include government offices, notaries, or other legal bodies.
5. Usage: Apostilled documents are recognized and accepted in all member countries, significantly reducing the bureaucratic burden and enhancing international cooperation and legal processes.

For more detailed information on the Hague Convention for Apostille and the list of member countries, you can visit the official Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) website here  Authenticate an official document for use outside the U.S. | USAGov 

You will need to have a certified document sent to us to Apostille.