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Documents you can apostille

Almost any U.S. public document can be apostilled for use abroad — the key is knowing which authority issues the apostille and what form the document needs to be in first. State-issued documents go to your state’s competent authority; federal documents go to the U.S. Department of State.

Vital records

Certified copies of life-event records. Order the certified copy from the state vital-records office (or county/town clerk) first, then apostille it.

  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Death certificate
  • Divorce decree (certified by the clerk of court)

Apostilled by: Your state's Secretary of State

Personal & legal documents

Private documents are notarized first; the apostille authenticates the notary, not your signature directly.

  • Power of attorney
  • Affidavit / sworn statement
  • Single-status (no-record) affidavit for marriage abroad
  • Parental / travel consent letters

Apostilled by: Your state's Secretary of State

Education documents

Diplomas and transcripts for foreign employers, universities, or licensing — usually notarized or issued as certified copies before the apostille.

  • Diploma / degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • Professional license / certification

Apostilled by: Your state's Secretary of State

Corporate & commercial

Business documents for international trade, foreign subsidiaries, or contracts. Some come as certified copies from the state's corporate division.

  • Articles of incorporation / formation
  • Certificate of good standing
  • Board resolutions and bylaws
  • Commercial and export documents

Apostilled by: Your state's Secretary of State

Federal documents

These are NOT apostilled by a state. They go to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.

  • FBI background check (Identity History Summary)
  • Documents signed by a federal official
  • Federal court records

Apostilled by: U.S. Department of State (Washington, DC)

Every document we apostille

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Personal documents

Birth CertificateDeath CertificateMarriage CertificateDivorce DecreeSingle Status AffidavitNo Record of a MarriagePower of AttorneyPersonal Power of AttorneyCourt Order & JudgmentAdoption RecordsConsent Letter for Minor ChildrenCriminal RecordFBI Background CheckDriver's LicenseForeign Driver's LicenseUS Driving RecordPassportVehicle TitleProperty DeedTax ReturnK-1 Fiancé(e) VisaDiploma & Degree CertificateSchool TranscriptCertificate & AwardAuthentication of Academic CredentialsBank StatementBill & InvoiceStudent IDEmployee ID & Work BadgeEvaluation of Foreign Education CredentialsInternational Driver's PermitFederal Aviation Administration CertificateVeterinary CertificateSSA Benefits Verification LetterDocuments for Transportation of the DeceasedInvitation Letter (Personal)

Business & corporate

Certificate of IncorporationCertificate of Good StandingCertificate of AmendmentCertificate of IncumbencyCorporate ResolutionCorporate Power of AttorneyCertificate of OriginCommercial InvoiceUS Residency CertificationInvitation Letter (Business)Documents for Avoiding Double TaxationBoat CertificateCertificate to Foreign GovernmentCertificate of Pharmaceutical ProductCertificate of Free SalePatentAnnual Report

Services

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Not sure where your document goes?

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