Why do I need an Apostille?
~ Are you thinking of moving to another country?
~ Are you buying or selling property in another country?
~ Are you doing business in another country?
~ Is your company temporarily relocating you to another country?
What is an Apostille?
In California, an Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the signature of a public official on a document for use outside of the United States. The California Secretary of State issues Apostilles for documents issued in California. An Apostille verifies the following:
- The authenticity of the signature of the public official
- The capacity in which the public official acted
- The identity of any seals or stamps on the document.
(The country you’re using the document in will determine whether or not you need an Apostille. - Many countries require company documents to be Apostilled before they allow you to conduct business.
- NOTE: All state fees are included in our price!