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When using documents internationally, the process differs depending on the country. If the destination country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille is usually sufficient. An Apostille is a certificate issued by the state that authenticates the notarization or public official's signature, making the document valid in other Hague Convention countries.
In contrast, for countries not part of the Hague/Apostille Convention, documents must go through a more complex Legalization process. This involves multiple steps, including notarization, certification, and final validation by the country’s Consulate or Embassy.
HAGUEAPOSTILLE.US assists with both Apostille and Legalization services, ensuring your documents are correctly prepared for international use.
We are highly experienced with the procedures at various embassies and have strong contacts within consulates across the USA. This allows us to stay informed about their unique requirements, fees, and turnaround times. Like apostilles, our notaries can handle consular legalizations for you or guide you through the process.
If you're unsure whether your documents need legalization, require an apostille, or simply want a consultation or quote, feel free to reach out via email at info@redsealnotaries.com or call us at 619-850-0885.
For the most accurate quote, it’s helpful to send us a copy of the documents you need legalized when making your inquiry.
What you need to know about Legalization Process
A single missed step or blunder in the Legalization process can be detrimental to your deadline and bottom line. Countless individuals get rejected daily due to incomplete or improper Legalization processing. Additionally, most of our customers dread the idea of running around to multiple government agencies, fighting for parking or riding on public transportation, going through metal detectors, waiting in long lines, buying money orders, dealing with bad attitudes, etc…
This is between you and the receiving entity. Some examples of documents submitted for authentications are:
The process is easy. First we meet to complete the notarization of your documents. Please print and complete the Legalisation Request form HERE. Then, once all your documents are ready to be authenticated, I will manage the process. Your completed paperwork will be sent to you directly from the Secretary of State.
Legalization is the official process of document authentication granted by international governments. Presently, more than 200 countries accept foreign documents certified by apostille. However, there are certain restrictions regarding its acceptance. Some countries still reserve the right to deny the acceptance of apostillized documents, issued by other countries, which are also parties to the Convention. For example, documents apostillized in Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and the Dominican Republic are not recognized by Germany, Belgium, Greece and Spain, in spite of all these States having signed the international agreement. In cases such as this, and in case the documents are intended to be presented in a country, which is not a party of the Apostille Convention, a chain, multi – step embassy or consular legalization of documents is required to be done by a foreign authorities in order to be recognized.
Algeria
Afghanistan
Angola
Bahrain,
Bangladesh,
Benin,
Bhutan,
Bolivia,
Brazil,
Burkina Faso,
Burma,
Burundi
Cambodia,
Cameroon,
Canada,
Chad,
Chile,
China,
Comoros,
Congo,
Cote d’Ivoire,
Cuba
Djibouti,
Dominican Republic
East Timor,
Egypt,
Eritrea,
Ethiopia
Gabon,
Gambia,
Ghana,
Guatemala,
Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Indonesia,
Iran,
Iraq
Jamaica,
Jordan
Kenya,
Kiribati (Tarawa),
Kuwait,
Kyrgyzstan
Laos,
Lebanon,
Libya
Malaysia,
Maldives,
Mali,
Mauritania,
Micronesia,
Mongolia,
Morocco,
Mozambique,
Myanmar
Nauru,
Nepal,
Niger,
Nigeria,
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan,
Palau,
Papua New Guinea,
Palestine,
Paraguay,
Philippines
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia,
Senegal,
Sierra Leona,
Singapore,
Solomon Island,
Somalia,
Sri Lanka,
Sudan
Tonga,
Trinidad and Tobago,
Turkey
United Arab Emirates,
Uganda,
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu,
Venezuela
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We’ll assess your document and provide a free, no-obligation quote based on word count, language pair, and complexity.
Once you approve the quote, make your payment through Zelle or Venmo. You’ll receive your certified translation by email
All prices include one complimentary notarized signature, all state fees, and shipping within California.
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