What is a “Document Legalization”?

Often times, valid legal documents issued in the United States are not considered valid abroad. In order to have the document considered “legitimate”, there are a number of steps one must go through to validate the document, these steps will vary on the country where you wish to use the document.

In 1961, The Apostille Treaty –the international standard for how documents are legalized-was ratified at the Hague. Member countries have a specific standard known as an apostille, an international notary of a document. Non-member countries each have their own set of guidelines which you must follow for them to recognize your document.

Please click here for a list of members.

What steps must I take to get started?

Call an IAG representative today! It is vital that we speak to you over the phone so we can explain the step-by-step process that we will have to go through to legalize your document in a timely manner. We will be able to quote you an estimated processing time and cost after this first consultation.

You may also email us your inquiry at: customerservice@passportdocs.com

Common Documents that require an Apostille / Embassy Legalization

• Articles of Incorporation
• Company By-laws
• Amendments to Articles of Incorporation
• Amendments to By-laws
• Annual Financial Reports
• Certificates of Good standing
• Minutes of Meeting
• Power of Attoney
• Certificates of Merger
• Patent and trademark Applications
• Distributorship Agreements
• Certificates of Origin
• Certificates of Incorporation
• Certificates of Incorporation
• Export Certificates

• Birth Certificate
• Married Certificate
• Adoptions papers
• Death Certificates
• Divorce Decree
• Single Status Affidavit
• Background Checks ( Local, State, FBI )
• Power of Attorney
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Driver License
• Transcripts
• Academic Certificates
• Others