Apostille Services
As a notary, we play a crucial role in simplifying the international document authentication process. We ensure that your documents are properly notarized and then coordinate the apostille process, which includes obtaining a special seal that certifies the document’s authenticity for international acceptance. Our services are designed to handle the Apostille process from start to finish or ensure that your document is properly notarized if you choose to handle the process. We travel to you to notarize and facilitate the process.
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What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is a form of Authentication/Certification to be used in countries who are signed as a part of the Hague Convention.
Authentication at the state level cannot be provided for documents to be used within the United States or its territories (including Puerto Rico).
Documents issued at the federal level (including the FBI) must be authenticated by the US State Department, not by the Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Documents are not required to be translated before submitting for authentication.
Depending on the destination country, the authentication is issued as either a Great Seal or an Apostille. The authentication only verifies that the Virginia Notary, Virginia Clerk of Court, or Virginia Deputy State Registrar is listed in the Secretary of State’s system and has correctly notarized or issued your document.