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Same Day Apostille

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Do you need Same-Day Apostille Services?

Prior to the start of the pandemic, we were able to apostille your documents as fast as the same-day.  For example, we were able to apostille documents from California, New York (NYC), Illinois, Maryland, Florida, and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) in one business day.  In California, if we received your documents by 10:30am, we were able to apostille them the same-day through the California Secretary of State’s office and overnight them to you by FedEx or UPS.

Since March 2020, there are have been significate delays in completing documents through the Secretary of State’s office and U.S. Federal Government (U.S. Department of State).  For example, the processing time through the US Department of State for the FBI background check apostille took as little as four business days prior to the pandemic.  Now it’s eight to twelve weeks or longer.  Processing documents issued from NYC use to take one business day prior to the pandemic. Now it can take two months if your document originates from New York County.  As of this article, the County of New York processing time is 4-6 weeks.

These unprecedented delays have caused sever disruption in peoples lives making it harder to authenticate U.S. documents for foreign use.  As a result, delays have caused lost employment, dual citizenship delays, business deals, delays in destination weddings, retirements, etc…

Most foreign countries including their respective Embassy or Consulate office in the United States understand that there are delays in completing certain types documents.  Therefore, measures have been put into place to accommodate these delays.

Beware of websites that ask you to upload your documents to a company located in New York or a company providing online notarization.  

In order to alleviate the pressures of completing documents within a specific time, we recommend that you take a proactive approach in authenticate your documents.  Our current estimated processing time is located here: Apostille Processing Time

Type of Documents: We recommend that you consult with your contact in the foreign country or the Embassy or Consulate offices located in the United State for a list of documents you will need to apostille.  Unfortunately, we cannot advise you because every situation is unique and the requirements can change at any time.  For example, if you need a single status apostille, we recommend that you find out if you also need to apostille your birth certificate.

Contact Our Office: Please contact our office for the most up-to-date estimated processing time, availability, and cost.

Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Toll-Free: 1-800-850-3441
Int’l Callers: 1-202-894-6554
support@apostilleservices.com

Mail In Your Documents: Mail in the documents you want us to process. Do not mail in documents you don’t want us to process. For example, if you only want us to apostille one birth certificate, do not send in two.  We are unable to obtain originals or certified copies and can only process what you mail in.  Please mail in the originals issued by the County, Court, State, or US Federal Government.  Do not mail in xerox black and white or color copies of your vital record documents.  Do not mail in a laminated document. If for some reason we are unable to process your documents, we will contact you with instructions by email and phone.

Obtaining an apostille on your documents can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Divorce Decree Apostille

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Do you need to apostille a Divorce Decree?

In order to apostille a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Court and obtain a certified copy.  A certified copy will be signed and stamped by the Court.

To obtain a copy of your divorce decree from the court, you can follow these general steps:

Determine the court: Identify the specific court where your divorce case was handled. This is typically the court in the jurisdiction where you and your former spouse resided during the divorce proceedings.

Contact the court clerk’s office: Reach out to the clerk’s office of the court where your divorce was finalized. You can do this by phone, email, or in person. Provide them with the necessary information, such as your full name, your former spouse’s full name, and the date of the divorce.

Verify the requirements: Ask the court clerk about the specific requirements for obtaining a certified copy of your divorce decree. They may ask you to provide additional information or documentation, such as your identification or case number, to ensure they locate the correct records.

Submit a request: Follow the instructions provided by the court clerk to request a certified copy of your divorce decree. This may involve completing a form or submitting a written request. Some courts may also have an online portal where you can request copies of court documents.

Pay any fees: Inquire about any fees associated with obtaining a copy of the divorce decree. Courts often charge a nominal fee for document retrieval or copying services. Be prepared to make the payment, if required, either in person or through an accepted payment method.

Wait for processing: The court clerk will process your request, locate the divorce decree in their records, and make a copy for you. The processing time may vary depending on the workload of the court.

Collect your copy: Once the court has processed your request, you can collect your certified copy of the divorce decree. Confirm with the court clerk whether you need to pick it up in person or if they can mail it to you. In some cases, courts may also provide electronic copies.

The final step is to mail in your certified copy with our apostille order forms for processing.

Obtaining an apostille on a certified divorce decree can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Long Beach California Apostille

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Do you need Long Beach Apostille Services?

Documents originating from the City of Long Beach can be processed through our Los Angeles Apostille office.  Our office in Los Angeles will hand deliver and pick up from the California Secretary of State’s office in Los Angeles.  Common documents we can apostille are birth, marriage, divorce, power of attorney, notarized documents, diploma, transcripts, single status, background check, and more!  The City of Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County.  Vital record documents are issued by the County Clerk’s office.

The first step is to contact our office so we can discuss your documents and the country requesting them.  For example, if you need to apostille your Long Beach birth certificate, we will want to know when your birth certificate was issued and if it was obtained from the Los Angeles County Clerk’s office or the City of Long Beach Health Department.  Marriage certificates issued from the Long Beach City Clerk only require the state apostille.

In certain situations, you may need to obtain a new certified copy of your documents from the Los Angeles County Clerk’s office, City of Long Beach, or State Registrar.  Court documents (Example: Divorce Decree) from Los Angeles Superior Court must be a certified copy signed and stamped by the Deputy Clerk of the Court.  Documents that require your signature (Example: Power of Attorney) must be signed and notarized before you mail them to our office.  Please call us before you mail in your documents for the most up-to-date processing time and availability.

The second step is to mail in your documents with our Los Angeles Apostille Order Forms for processing.  Documents from California can only be apostilled in the state of California.  Our office in California is located in Los Angeles.  Beware of websites that ask you to upload your documents to a company located in New York or another state.  Only original documents originating from California can be apostilled through California Secretary of State’s office.

The current estimated processing time for California can be found here: Apostille Processing Time.  Completed files are returned by FedEx or UPS at no additional cost.

City: Long Beach, California
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: LosAngeles@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: Los Angeles Apostille Order Forms

We can apostille the following documents from Long Beach, California…

Obtaining an apostille on documents originating from the City of Long Beach can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

UAE Embassy Attestation

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Do you need UAE Embassy Attestation?

Have you been asked to certify, legalize, and attest your documents through the UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C.?

The most common documents we attest for the UAE is a birth certificate and marriage certificate from the United States.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention (Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents) as of this post.  Documents originating from the USA and destined for the UAE requires several steps to complete. These steps are necessary in order for the country of the United Arab Emirates to accept your documents.

Below is a simple illustration to help explain the process:

Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: UnitedArabEmirates@apostilleservices.com

To attest your documents through the UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C., you will need to follow a series of steps typically called the “Legalization Process”. Here’s a general guide on how to attest your documents:

Step 1: Certification through the State: State issued documents (birth, marriage, divorce, power of attorney, etc…) will first need to be certified by the state of issue.  For example, if your birth certificate is from California, it will first need to be processed through the California Secretary of State’s office and have the certificate attached to the documents.  Documents that require your signature will need to before the certificate can be attached.

Beware of websites that ask you to upload your documents to a company located in New York or a company providing online notarization.  

Step 2: Certification through the US Department of State: State certified documents can be certified through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C for the UAE.  The purpose of this step is for the Department of State to certify the official who has signed the state certificate.  Federal documents only require the U.S. Department of State and the UAE Embassy.

Step 3: UAE Embassy Attestation/Legalization: The final step is to present your documents to the Embassy for attestation.  The Embassy will review your documents including the State and US Department of State certification.  Once verified, they will attach their seals to the back of the U.S. department of state certification.

Below is an example of a document attested by the UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C.

We can certify the following documents for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …

Please Note: We can help you with documents originating from or notarized within the United States and for another country. If your documents originated from the United Arab Emirates (Example: Birth, marriage, death, divorce, etc..), you will need to contact the correct competent authority to assist you in that country.

Legalizing documents for United Arab Emirates can be complicated and time-consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the legalization process and the unique requirements of this country. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Elementary School Transcripts Apostille

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Do you need to apostille Elementary School Transcripts?

We handle Elementary School transcripts issued from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. For countries that are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention, we offer the option to process these transcripts through the U.S. Department of State and the Embassy or Consulate office.

To check whether your country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, you can visit this link: Hague Apostille.

Aside from Elementary School transcripts, we also provide apostille services for diplomas issued by Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Trade Schools. Before we can begin processing your transcript, please follow the three steps outlined below.

Step #1: Contact the Elementary school and inform them that you require the transcripts to be signed and notarized by an official from the school.  This is typically the school Principal.   If the school does not have a notary on staff, a traveling notary can visit the school and meet with the Principal. You can search online and arrange for a traveling notary service to visit the school at a convenient time. It’s worth noting that most notaries are not well-versed in authenticating a transcript for another country, so it is best to leave the apostille process to us. The notary must adhere to the proper notarial laws of their State for the State office to authenticate the documents.

Step #2: Once you receive the notarized transcript, verify that it has been signed and notarized. Some schools may sign and notarize the back of the transcript, while others have enough space to do so on the front. The documents should contain the original signature and printed name of the Principal, along with the notary’s name, signature, date of notarization, notarial wording, and stamp. Please be aware that some schools may draft a color letter and attach it to the transcript. The cover letter must be signed and notarized by the Principal as well.

Step #3: The final step is to mail the signed and notarized transcript to our office for processing. We have provided an order form and credit card authorization form for each U.S. State and the District of Columbia. You can find the forms at this link: Apostille Order Forms. For the most up-to-date information on processing time and availability, please contact our office.

Please Note: We can only assist with documents originating from or notarized within the United States for use in another country. If the transcripts originates from another country, you will need to contact the competent authority in that country for assistance.

Obtaining an apostille on Elementary School Transcripts can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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Apostille Services is the leader in U.S. document authentications. We can process documents issued from all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Federal Government.

Our offices are strategically located in: Washington State, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and New York

Office Hours:
Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Toll-Free: 1-800-850-3441
Int’l Callers: 1-202-894-6554
support@apostilleservices.com

         


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