To process, the authorized representative has to bring the following: Signed authorization letter (SPA for minor document owners); Copy of valid government ID bearing document owner's signature; Representative's valid ID (photocopy and original).
You may request authentication services by mail or in person. Consider your travel date and our processing times when requesting services. Traveling in 5+ weeks: Send your request by mail. We will process it within five weeks from the date we receive it.
Clearly state the purpose of your request for an apostille, and provide information about the document(s) that you are submitting. Include the type of document, such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate, and the issuing authority or country.
To process, the authorized representative has to bring the following: Signed authorization letter (SPA for minor document owners); Copy of valid government ID bearing document owner's signature; Representative's valid ID (photocopy and original).
Ordering is simple! 1 - Order Online. Select your apostille service from the list below and order online. 2 - Post your documents. Post your documents to us with the order number. 3 - Apostille is issued. Legalising the document with the apostille in approximately 1-2 working days. 4 - Receive your legalised documents.
An apostille is issued by your Secretary of State's office or Notary commissioning agency. The single apostille is the only certification needed. Once prepared and verified, the apostille is attached to and sent along with the notarized documents. Notaries cannot issue apostilles themselves.
Documents such as vital records issued by a U.S. state will need an apostille from that state's secretary of state. Federal documents will need an apostille from the U.S. Department of State.
The apostille website from the US gov says that it will take 12 weeks. Comments on an earlier post suggest that this will be fairly accurate. That puts me at early September to have the apostille completed.