Other Document apostille

What kinds of documents can be apostilled?

Under the Hague Apostille Convention, any public document may receive an apostille. This includes: documents issued by a government authority (court, registry, agency, notary acting in an official capacity); documents bearing an official signature of a government employee; and administrative documents. Private documents — letters, contracts, corporate resolutions, affidavits — must first be notarized so they become notarial acts, which are then apostillable. If your document falls into any of these categories, it very likely can be authenticated.

Common 'other document' requests we see

Examples include: specialized professional licenses (medical, nursing, engineering, teaching) issued by state boards; letters of good standing from professional associations; environmental or safety compliance certificates; state-issued genealogical records; letters from US government agencies that do not fit the standard personal or corporate categories; and combinations of documents that must travel together as a package. Whatever your situation, describe it when you order and we will advise.

How Laurela handles it

When you select 'Other Document,' you tell us what you have and where it needs to go. We assess: whether the document is public or private (and therefore whether notarization is needed first); which authority issued it (federal vs. state) and therefore which apostille authority applies; and whether your destination country accepts apostilles or requires consular legalization. We then guide you through any preparatory steps and handle the submission.

Apostille vs. embassy legalization

The same rule applies regardless of document type: if your destination country is a Hague Convention member, an apostille is sufficient. If not, consular legalization is required. We confirm your destination country's status and the correct path when you place your order — you will not be asked to figure this out yourself.

Frequently asked questions

I have a document but I don't know who issued it or whether it can be apostilled. Can you help?

Yes. Share a description of the document — what it says, which agency or organization issued it, and the country where it will be used — and we will assess the authentication path before you commit to an order.

How long does it take?

Timeline depends on the document type, issuing authority, and destination country. We provide an estimate after reviewing your specific document.

What if the document needs to be translated as well?

We offer certified translation as part of the same order. If your destination authority requires the document in their national language, we can pair authentication and translation so you receive a complete, submission-ready package.

Can you apostille a foreign document for use in the US?

Laurela specializes in authenticating US documents for use abroad. Foreign documents destined for US use are apostilled in the country where they were issued, not in the US. If you need help understanding what authentication a foreign document needs, we are happy to advise.