Bank reference letters for international procedures
We coordinate the apostille of bank reference letters issued in the U.S. for procedures abroad, such as opening an account, visa or residency processes. We review the letter first, because the procedure depends on who signs it, the paper it is issued on and the state, and we tell you what is needed before promising the procedure.
Letter reviewed beforehand · Notarization or authentication · Documents from all 50 states
What is a bank reference letter used for?
A bank reference letter confirms the client's relationship with the bank and is usually requested to open accounts abroad, for visa or residency processes, or for commercial procedures. For international use it may require an apostille.
Key points about your bank reference letter
A bank reference letter is a private document; before it can be apostilled the signature usually must be notarized or authenticated.
Official bank letterhead
Ideally the letter should be issued on the bank's official letterhead.
A signature that can be authenticated
The signature may need notarization or authentication; the procedure depends on who signs and in which state.
Some banks don't notarize signatures
In that case we find the right route (for example, a certification or a notarized statement).
We review before promising the procedure
We first review the letter to confirm that it can be apostilled and how.
How to have it ready
Notarized or authenticated letter
The notarized letter or the one with an authenticated signature is what gets apostilled.
Certified copy
In some cases a certified copy is used instead, when it applies to the destination country.
Translation
If the destination country requires it, we coordinate a certified translation.
Three steps to apostille your bank reference letter
Send us the letter
Send us the letter (or tell us what you need) and the destination country. Free consultation.
We review and advise you
We review the signature, the format and the state, and we tell you the prior step, the cost and the time.
We coordinate and return it
We coordinate the apostille and return it to you.
Countries we frequently handle bank reference letters for
Requirements may vary by country and by the receiving notary or authority. Send us your case and we'll confirm what applies.
Questions about apostilling a bank reference letter
Send us your letter and the destination country, and we'll tell you exactly what it needs.
Must the letter be on bank letterhead?+
Does the signature need notarization?+
What if the bank doesn't notarize?+
Which state is it apostilled in?+
Does it include translation?+
How long does it take?+
Let's apostille your bank reference letter
Send us your letter and the destination country. The initial review is free. Service in Spanish and English.