How to Apostille Every Common U.S. Document
Detailed guides for the most common documents we handle — including who needs it, how the process works, required items, and mistakes to avoid.
Birth Certificate Apostille
A birth certificate apostille certifies a U.S. birth record for use in another country. It's one of the most common requests — needed for dual citizenship, marriage abroad, foreign residency, school enrollment, and family sponsorship.
Marriage Certificate Apostille
A marriage certificate apostille authenticates a U.S. marriage record for use abroad — for spouse visas, foreign name changes, joint property purchases, and dual citizenship by marriage.
Death Certificate Apostille
A death certificate apostille authenticates a U.S. death record for use in probate, inheritance, insurance claims, and property transfers abroad. Time-sensitive matters like estate settlement often depend on a properly apostilled certificate.
Diploma Apostille
A diploma apostille authenticates a U.S. diploma for use abroad — for work permits, further study, teaching English overseas, and professional licensing in another country.
Transcript Apostille
An academic transcript apostille authenticates a U.S. transcript for foreign employers, universities, licensing boards, and visa applications. It usually accompanies the diploma apostille.
Power of Attorney Apostille
A power of attorney (POA) apostille authenticates a U.S.-notarized POA for use abroad — for selling property, managing bank accounts, signing documents, or representing you in legal matters in another country.
Corporate Documents Apostille
Corporate document apostilles authenticate U.S. business records for use abroad — for opening foreign bank accounts, registering a foreign subsidiary, signing international contracts, or bidding on foreign work.
School Records Apostille
School record apostilles authenticate a student's academic records for use abroad — for enrolling in foreign schools, transferring credits, or applying to international programs.
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