What is an apostille?

An Apostille is a certificate attached to an official document (such as a birth or marriage certificate) that verifies:

• 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.

It is important to note that an Apostille does not verify or validate the contents of the document itself.

For a document issued in one country to be legally recognized in another, it must undergo a process of legalization (also called authentication). The 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents simplified this process for member countries. Under this agreement, countries that are signatories to the Apostille Convention recognize each other's official documents once an Apostille has been attached.

For countries not party to the Convention, document legalization is more complex and typically requires authentication by a consular official.

The term "Apostille" originates from the French verb "apostiller," which comes from the old French word "postille" meaning "annotation," and earlier from 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 (with Express Service).

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?

The actual list of countries can be found here.

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 - the largest international Notary Public Platform accredited by IUCA and the European Chamber of Commerce.