Your document, properly prepared for use abroad
Since 2004, Integramerica helps individuals, families, businesses and professionals with the apostille of documents issued in the United States. We review the document, identify the competent authority and coordinate the corresponding procedure according to the issuing state and the country where it will be presented.
Free initial review · Documents from all 50 states · Personalized service
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a certification issued by a designated government authority. It authenticates the signature, the official capacity of the person who signed the document and, where applicable, the seal that appears on it.
It is used when a document issued in a country that participates in the Hague Convention must be presented in another participating country.
An apostille does not certify that the content of the document is true, nor does it by itself guarantee its acceptance. The authority receiving the document may require a recent version, a certified copy, a translation or other additional requirements.
What does your document need?
For documents that will be used in countries that accept the Hague Apostille.
For documents destined for countries that do not accept apostilles or that require additional authentication before an embassy or consulate.
Send us a copy of the document and the destination country; we will identify the applicable procedure before you mail any original.
A clear process, from start to finish
Send us a copy
Send a clear photo or scanned copy by WhatsApp or email. Indicate the state or authority that issued the document and the country where it will be used.
Receive the review
We review the document and tell you whether it can be apostilled, whether an original or certified copy is needed, which prior authentications may apply, the estimated cost and the approximate processing time. The initial review is free, with no obligation. We normally respond within one business day.
We coordinate the procedure
Once the service is authorized, we receive the required documents, coordinate the procedure before the competent authority and return the package to the national or international address you indicate.
Documents we frequently apostille
Personal, academic, business and legal records, as well as eligible federal documents.
Personal & civil documents
- Birth certificatesMore info
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce decrees and judgments
- Death certificates
- Powers of attorneyMore info
- Minor travel consent documentsMore info
- Adoption documents
Academic & professional
- Diplomas and degreesMore info
- Academic transcriptsMore info
- Certificates of enrollment or attendance
- Professional licenses
- Enrollment and graduation letters
- Pilot logbooks and flight-hour recordsMore info
Business & export documents
- Certificates of originMore info
- Certificates of Free SaleMore info
- Commercial invoices
- Corporate documentsMore info
- Manufacturer and export certificates
Federal documents
- FBI background checksMore info
- Documents issued by federal agenciesMore info
- Eligible letters issued by federal agencies
- Certified copies of certain naturalization documents
Requirements vary by document, issuing state and destination country. Do not send originals before receiving our instructions.
Guides for the documents we apostille most often
Each guide explains what the document is, the requirements and how we coordinate the apostille.
FBI Background Check Apostille Service
FBI background check apostille service for visas, residency, study and international procedures, with document review and translation coordination.
View service →Birth Certificate Apostille Service
Birth certificate apostille service for U.S. records used for marriage, citizenship, residency, study and other procedures abroad.
View service →University Transcript and Diploma Apostille Service
University transcript and diploma apostille service for U.S. academic records used for study, employment and credential recognition abroad.
View service →Certificate of Good Standing Apostille Service
Certificate of Good Standing apostille service for U.S. Certificates of Status, Articles, powers and corporate records used abroad.
View service →Federal Document Authentication Service
Federal document authentication service for apostilles and authentication certificates issued by the U.S. Department of State.
View service →Apostille for powers of attorney
Powers of attorney to sign, sell, manage property or represent you abroad.
View requirementsApostille for minor travel permits
Parental authorizations for a minor to travel, often required by consulates and airlines.
View requirementsSingle-status certificate
Proof of marital status to marry or complete civil procedures in another country.
View requirementsApostille for bank statements
Bank statements for visas, residency, mortgages or financial procedures abroad.
View requirementsBank reference letter
Letters from your bank confirming your relationship, apostilled for use overseas.
View requirementsAny other document
We handle many other personal, academic and business documents. Send us a copy and we'll guide you.
Request a free reviewSpecialized document services
Beyond everyday records, we frequently coordinate aviation and international-trade documents that require specific handling.
Aviation
Apostille of pilot logbooks, experience letters and flight-training records.
View requirementsInternational trade
Authentication of certificates of origin, invoices and export documents.
View requirementsProducts for export
Apostille or legalization of Certificates of Free Sale and agency-issued certificates.
View requirementsNot every document follows the same procedure
Public documents
Birth, marriage, death and other official records generally must be certified copies issued by the corresponding authority.
Notarized documents
Powers of attorney, authorizations, affidavits and other private documents may require signature before a notary and, depending on the state, an additional certification before the apostille.
Court documents
Judgments, orders and case copies may need certification by the Clerk of Court.
Federal documents
FBI background checks and other federal documents follow a procedure different from state documents.
Experience and personal service since 2004
We review the document and the destination country before recommending a procedure, and we coordinate the applicable steps for documents from all 50 states and eligible federal documents.
- Review before accepting the caseWe verify the document and destination country before recommending the procedure.
- Coordination for documents from all 50 statesWe work with the applicable procedures for state documents and certain federal documents.
- Clear instructionsWe explain what to send, which authority is involved and what to expect from the process.
- National and international return shippingWe can return the documents to your home, business, attorney or designated recipient.
Your documents deserve careful handling
Original documents entrusted to Integramerica are organized and controlled during the procedure. We use tracked shipping options when available and recommend that clients keep digital copies before sending any original.
The conditions applicable to the handling, replacement and shipping of documents are explained in our written service terms.
Careful work and clear terms
Reviewed before we start
Before starting, we review the document and the country where it will be used to determine the appropriate procedure.
Kept informed at every stage
You receive clear updates and honest timelines, so you always know where your document stands.
Handled with care
Original documents are handled with care and tracked throughout the process, under our written service terms.
Government fees, courier charges and requirements imposed or changed by third-party authorities may be subject to separate conditions, and final acceptance of any document depends on the receiving authority.
Questions about the apostille
Still unsure? Send us a copy and the destination country and we'll tell you what your document needs.
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Send us a copy of your document and the country where it will be used. The initial review is free. Personalized service.