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.
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).
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.
Appointment is not required for claiming apostilles that are filed in DFA Aseana. For documents forwarded by CHED with Authentication Stub, appointment is required to process for authentication.
The Secretary of State will take an average of 3-5 business days to apostille or authenticate most documents for international use in ance with the Hague Convention.
What to include with your request: Form DS-4194. Be sure to list the country in which you will use the document. The document(s) requiring authentication services. Check if you need an authentication certificate or an apostille certificate. Fees which are $20 per document.
The DFA Office of Consular Affairs said this new Online-appointmentOnly System “will eliminate walk- ins to improve efficiency and ensure a schedule-based delivery of services for a more convenient client experience.”
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.