Certified Apostille Agent

Apostille: A French word meaning certification and pronounced ap-pō steel.

An apostille is a certification attached to a public document to be used abroad. It is issued by one of the three authoritative bodies listed below here in the U.S.A:

1. Secretary of State: The apostille is issued by the Secretary of State in the state where your document originated.
2. U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State can issue an apostille for federal documents.
3. Clerk or Deputy Clerks of the Federal Courts: Apostilles for documents related to federal courts can be obtained from the Clerk or Deputy Clerks of the Federal Courts.

 The apostille is a vital form of certification for international use, certifying the signature(s) and origin of documents to be used abroad. 

•  An apostille is for documents to be used in countries that participate in the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.
• Authentication certificates are for documents to be used in countries that do not participate in the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty., and will require additional legalizations (i.e., U.S. Department of State and Embassy/Consulate)

Public documents, which are issued by an elected or appointed public official or has been notarized, such as:

• Vital Statistics Documents/Records: especially certified copies like birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses. 
• School Records/Travel:  international recognition of degrees, diplomas, and certifications.
• Court Documents
• Background Checks: required for individuals relocating or seeking employment opportunities abroad. 
• Corporate Documents: significant for international business transactions. 
• If your closing documents require authentication, have your title company contact our mobile notary services to execute the closing as well.

1.  Certified Vital Records: Essential for birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses when provided to overseas authorities. These apostilled documents are vital for immigration, family matters, and legal proceedings abroad.
2. Professional or Academic Credentials: Crucial when seeking employment or applying to foreign educational institutions. Apostilling professional or academic credentials ensures recognition and acceptance by overseas employers and educational institutions.
3. Medical Records or Criminal Background Checks: Required for individuals relocating or seeking employment abroad. Apostilled medical records and background checks authenticate these sensitive documents, meeting the legal standards of the destination country.
4. International Business Transactions: Significant for personal or corporate transactions overseas. Apostilling legal contracts, business agreements, or financial documents provides assurance to international partners and authorities regarding their authenticity and legality.
5. Presenting Translated Documents Abroad: Adding credibility to translations in legal matters, immigration processes, or cross-border business transactions by apostilling the original documents when presenting them overseas.

In conclusion, apostilles are indispensable in facilitating a seamless and trustworthy exchange of documents globally. Whether for personal, academic, or business purposes, obtaining an apostille ensures that your documents will be recognized and accepted in foreign jurisdictions, facilitating international transactions and endeavors.

If there is a Florida notarial acknowledgement/jurat needing executed, we can accommodate that.

If you require notarization outside of the apostille services, it can be found under mobile notary services.