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What are Embassy and Consulate Document Legalizations?
Embassy or Consular legalization is a method of authenticating a document for use in another country not part of the Hague Convention. This document is taken to the Embassy or Consulate for the Embassy Stamp/Seal and or Signature of the Consul.
All documents issued by the State and or notarized documents first require:
Secretary of State Certification (Takes about 7-10 business days to be certified)
Authentication by the US Department of State (Takes an estimated 3-4 business days)
Embassy legalization (Takes an estimated 5-10 business days)
All documents issued by a federal entity requires:
U.S Department of State Authentication (Takes an estimated 3-4 business days)
Embassy Legalization (Takes an estimated 5-10 business days)
For a Notary Public to notarize your signature, you must sign it in the physical presence of the Notary. Generally speaking, it is best to wait until the Notary tells you that you can sign, as you may need to swear an oath first, for example. The most common mistake we see is customers coming in with documents already signed. Usually, this is easily rectified. You simply sign the document again in front of the Notary. However, it is, of course, a little messy. And it may not be accepted in your particular circumstances. If you want to be sure, contact your counsel, or the organization that you are sending the document to, and ask. If possible, bring a spare copy, just in case.
Powers of Attorney
Affidavits/Oaths
Statutory Declarations
Copy Passports
Affidavit of Consent for Children Traveling Abroad
California Jurat with Affiant Statement
Deed of Trust
Request for DMV Documents
Copy Documents
Written Statements
Application Forms
Mortgage Documents
Bill of Sale
California Durable Power of Attorney
Domestic Partner Registry
Judgements
Property Purchases
Adoption Documents
Certificates of Law
Company Documents
California Copy Certification of Power of Attorney
Copy Certification by Document Custodian
Request for Birth Certificate
Lien Releases
Powers of Attorney
Affidavits/Oaths
Statutory Declarations
Good Standing Certificates
Certificates of Law
Certificates of Incorporation
Written Statements
Trademark Assignments
Application Forms
Ship Mortgages
Share Pledges
Property Purchases
Loan Agreements
Bills of Sale
Maritime Bills of Sale
Many legal documents can be sworn, affirmed or declared before a Commissioner of Oaths, who need not be a Notary Public. If the document itself is going to be used outside the jurisdiction, especially internationally, you will likely need to swear or declare before a Notary. This is a practical result of the system used for confirming the execution of international documents. If in doubt, it is normally best to use a Notary, as that covers you, either way. Fortunately, we have them. Just give us a call, send us an email, or click the Book Online tab.
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