Simplest Explanation:

An Apostille is a certified or authenticated document for use in a foreign country. Also known as a legalized document.

Most Common Reasons For an Apostille

• Giving Power of Attorney to someone

• Applying for Dual Citizenship

• Studying abroad

• Working overseas

• Buying/Selling or inherited real estate in another country

• Protecting international trademarks

• Planning to establish a business in another country

• Having a destination wedding

• Expanding your family by way of adoption

What Types of Document(s) Need An Apostille

• Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificate)

• Background Check (Federal, State or Local)

• Power of Attorney

• Consent to Travel with a Minor

• Social Security Statement of Retirement Benefits

• Certificate to Foreign Government

• Passport and/or Driver's License

• Letter of Authorization

• Certificate of Free Sale

Official Definition of An Apostille:

Apostilles authenticate the seals and signatures of officials on documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, court orders, or any other document issued by a state or federal agency and/or American or foreign consul, or notarized by a Notary Public. An apostille certifies the document so the document can be recognized in foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.  

Albania, Andorra, Antigua, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Barbuda, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Grenadines, Guatemala, Herzegovina, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Isl., Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Nevis, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tobago, Tonga, Trinidad, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and Yugoslavia. 

What If Your Destination Country Is Not On The List Above?

Documents to be Apostilled for Countries that are not members of the Hague Convention Treaty require an additional step or two to obtain the Apostille (depends on the destination country).  Here at Garden State Apostille Services, we are experienced in obtaining documents that require the Federal Department of State Seal along with Embassy/Consulate office seal(s) if needed. 

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Congo Democratic, Congo Republic, Cote D'Ivoire, Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Paraguay, Qatar, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zambia.

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