A Statement of Effect Apostle is an official document issued by a government or international agency that authenticates the origin and/or content of a document. It is used when a document must be legally recognized in another country and is often required for international business transactions, such as the sale of goods or services. The Apostle itself is an official document that attests to the veracity of the document in question. There are two main types of Statement of Effect Apostle: Authentication Apostles and Legalization Apostles. Authentication Apostles verify the authenticity of a document's origin, while Legalization Apostles verify the legal validity of a document's content. The process of obtaining an Apostle is specific to the country in which it is requested and can involve several steps, including the presentation of the original document, a notarization or authentication of the document, and the submission of the Apostle application. Once an Apostle has been obtained, it must be presented to the foreign country in which the document is to be used in order to be legally recognized.