Frequently Asked Questions
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a certificate attached to an official document (for example, a birth or marriage certificate) that certifies:
- the authenticity of the signature of the public official who signed the document,
- the capacity in which that public official acted, and
- the authenticity of the seal (or stamp) affixed to the document
The Apostille does not validate the contents of the document.
In order that a document issued in one country can be recognized in another country, that document must be legalized or authenticated. For countries that are members of The 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, this legalization process has been simplified. Under The Apostille Hague Convention, signatory countries have agreed to recognize each other's official documents if they have an Apostille.
For non-signatories, the legalization of documents is more complicated and requires that the document be authenticated by a consular official.
The word “Apostille” comes from the French verb “apostiller”, which derives from the old French word "postille" meaning “annotation,” and before it the Latin word "postilla".
Which types of documents do you apostille?
We can apostille any document issued in any country.
When do I need an Apostille?
Apostille is needed if you intend to use an official document issued in one country in another country. Moreover, both countries must be members of The Apostille Hague Convention.
How does it work?
1. Place your order
2. Send us your document
3. Verify your identity online
4. Get your document with Apostille
How long does the apostille process take?
The apostille process takes 1-2 business days.
How much do you charge?
Our fee is 195 EUR per apostille (including governmental fee and excluding shipment).
Forms of payment?
We accept:
- Bank Transfer (SWIFT and SEPA)
- PayPal
- All credit and debit cards
- Cryptocurrency
Which countries are members of the Hague Apostille Convention?
- Albania
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan - Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burundi - Cape Verde
Chile
China, People's Republic of
(Hong Kong & Macao Only)
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic - Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic - Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia - Fiji
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana - Honduras
Hungary - Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy - Japan
Jamaica - Kazakhstan
Korea, Republic of
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan - Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg - Malawi
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova, Republic of
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco - Namibia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
North Macedonia, Republic of
Norway
Oman - Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal - Romania
Russian Federation - Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland - Tajikistan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey - Ukraine
United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland
Uruguay
Uzbekistan - Vanuatu
Venezuela
Can I check on the status of my apostille?
Yes, please contact our Support Team with your order number.
Can you tell me more about your organization before I place my order?
The apostille service is provided by Notary24.com - a European Notary Public Platform accredited by IUCA and the Dutch Trade Registry.