Apostille or authentication — based on destination country
If your document will be used in a Hague Convention country, you typically need an apostille. Otherwise, you typically need an authentication certificate and may need additional consular steps.
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention that authenticates the origin of a public document. It replaces the traditional chain of authentication (legalization) with a single certificate recognized by all member countries.
If your destination country is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, you'll need authentication through the U.S. Department of State, followed by legalization at the destination country's embassy or consulate.
We determine the correct path automatically based on where your document will be used.
When people need this
What we'll ask for
Destination country
Where the document will be used
Document type
Birth certificate, diploma, POA, corporate docs, etc.
Issuing location
Where the document was issued (state/country)
Notarization details
If applicable, whether the document is already notarized
Frequently Asked Questions
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