Documents we Authenticate

 In 1961, participating nations established the Hague Convention to create a streamlined, universally recognized method for verifying documents for international use. Through this agreement, member countries adopted the Apostille Certificate as the official form of document authentication accepted worldwide by all Hague Convention countries.

When preparing documents for international use, destination countries fall into two categories: Hague Convention Countries and Non-Hague Countries. Apostilles can only be issued for countries that are part of the Hague Convention.

If your destination country is not a Hague member, your documents require a different processtypically U.S. Department of State authentication, state-level certification, and/or embassy or consulate legalization, depending on the country’s requirements.

If you are unsure whether your destination is a Hague or non-Hague country—or which authentication process applies to your specific documents—contact us today. Our apostille and document legalization specialists are here to guide you every step of the way.