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Apostille: What Does It Mean? Mean? Apostilles play a key role in validating documents internationally. They're essential essential when using legal, educational, or business paperwork across borders. borders.
What Is an Apostille? Official Certificate International Acceptance Acceptance A special authentication for Ensures documents are accepted documents that will be used in without further legalisation another country. between member nations. Document "Passport" Functions like a passport for your important paperwork when traveling traveling abroad.
The Hague Convention: Origin of Origin of Apostille 1961 Hague Convention Treaty established the apostille system. Simplification Replaced complex legalisation processes with a single certificate. certificate. Global Adoption Over 120 countries have joined as signatories.
How Does the Apostille Process Work? Submit Document Present your original document to the competent authority. Verification Officials verify the authenticity of signatures, seals, or stamps. Certification Apostille stamp is added, certifying the document's authenticity. Recognition Document becomes legally valid in all member countries.
Which Documents Can Be Apostilled? Civil Documents Educational Documents • Birth certificates • Diplomas • Marriage certificates • Transcripts • Death certificates • Degree certificates • Divorce decrees Business Documents Legal Documents • Company registration • Court judgments • Business licenses • Notarial acts • Commercial certificates • Power of attorney