Document Authentication
Embassy legalization and document authentication for countries not participating in the Hague Apostille Convention.
Authentication vs. Apostille
When You Need Authentication
While an apostille is sufficient for documents used in countries that are members of the Hague Convention, documents intended for use in non-member countries require a more extensive authentication process known as embassy legalization or consular legalization.
This multi-step process involves notarization, state authentication, federal authentication, and finally legalization by the destination country's embassy or consulate. Our team manages this entire process on your behalf, ensuring your documents are properly authenticated for use in any country worldwide.
The Process
Authentication Steps
Notarization
The document is first notarized by a licensed notary public.
County Clerk Certification
The notary's signature is certified by the county clerk.
State Authentication
The document is authenticated by the Secretary of State.
Federal Authentication
For federal documents, authentication by the U.S. Department of State.
Embassy Legalization
Final legalization by the destination country's embassy or consulate.
Countries
Countries We Serve
We handle authentication for documents destined for countries that are not members of the Hague Convention, including:
Need Document Authentication?
Contact us today. We'll guide you through the entire authentication process.
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