An Apostille is a certificate (usually a one-page document) that is attached to your original document. It certifies the authenticity of the origin of a public document, such as a birth certificate, court order, or notarial act, so that it will be recognized in another member country without further authentication. The purpose is to simplify the process of document legalization for international use, and it ensures that documents issued in one member country will be recognized as valid in another.
In the U.S., apostilles are typically issued by the Secretary of State (for documents originating in their state), and the U.S. Department of State (for federal documents).
Types of documents typically apostilled include birth and death certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, diplomas and transcripts, powers of attorney, court rulings, and notarized documents.
The Apostille includes the following: Country of origin, name of the document signer, seal/stamp and capacity in which the person signed, details of the issuing authority, and signature, stamp, and seal of the Apostille authority.
The original notarized documents are provided to the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services for review and Apostille approval. I accept Apostille requests to Hague countries. Hague Convention Countries are the countries that participant in the Apostille Convention (Hague Treaty Convention 12), and the convention is in force with the United States of America. Over 120 countries participate, including, but not limited to: United States, United Kingdom, France, India, Mexico, Japan, and Australia.
Non-member countries require a different, often more complex process called "document legalization".
Managing these International documents can sometimes be complicated. Rather than spending valuable time dealing with various government agencies, let Caldwell Mobile Notarizations assist you in getting your documents Notarized and Apostilled on your behalf. At Caldwell Mobile Notarizations I will help you accomplish your goals timely and efficiently, with care and the utmost professionalism.
Depending on the origination of the document(s), if located in NJ, I can often provide Apostille expedite services within 24 to 48 hours.
Call me at 609-980-6125 to find out more about my South Jersey Apostille services.
I am not responsible for any documents that are lost, damaged, or not received during transit to the specified location. If Apostille documents are lost, your shipment fees will be refunded to you within 30 days.
