An Apostle Index Card is a document issued by an authority that certifies the authenticity of a document or other legal instrument. It is also known as a Hague Apostle, an Apostle Certificate, or an Apostle Authentication. The card is used to authenticate documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and court judgments, for international use. The card is a printed form that contains information about the issuing authority and the document it certifies. The card is signed by an official of the authority and affixed with the official seal of the issuing authority. There are three main types of Apostle Index Cards: 1. National Apostle: A National Apostle is issued by the government of the country in which the document originated. It certifies that the document is authentic and is valid for use in any other country that is a member of The Hague Convention on Apostle Authentication. 2. Regional Apostle: A Regional Apostle is issued by the government of a region that is a member of The Hague Convention on Apostle Authentication. It certifies that the document is authentic and is valid for use in any other region that is a member of the Convention. 3. International Apostle: An International Apostle is issued by an international authority, such as the United Nations, that is a member of The Hague Convention on Apostle Authentication. It certifies that the document is authentic and is valid for use in any other country that is a member of the Convention.