Guides on apostille, legalization & certified translation

Apostille basics

State vs. federal apostille: how to choose the right one

Learn whether a U.S. document needs a state or federal apostille by identifying the official signature on it.

Read guide → Spain visas

How to apostille an FBI background check for Spain’s non-lucrative visa

The correct FBI background check, federal apostille and Spanish translation sequence for Spain’s non-lucrative visa.

Read guide → Study in Spain

Spain student visa: FBI check, apostille and translation

When a Spain student visa requires an FBI check, federal apostille and official Spanish translation.

Read guide → Portugal

Portugal D7 visa for retirees: documents and apostilles

How to organize income evidence, criminal records, civil documents and apostilles for a Portugal D7 visa from the United States.

Read guide → Mexico

How to apostille a birth certificate for Mexican residency

When a birth certificate may need an apostille for Mexico and how to obtain it from the correct U.S. state.

Read guide → Study in France

How to apostille a university diploma for study in France

When a U.S. university diploma for France needs an apostille, professional translation or certified copy.

Read guide → Study in Germany

Apostilles for diplomas and transcripts used to study in Germany

How to prepare U.S. diplomas, transcripts, certified copies, translations and apostilles for German universities.

Read guide → Study in Spain

University documents for studying in Spain

Diplomas, transcripts, credential recognition, apostilles and translations for Spain without mixing admission and visa files.

Read guide → Business in China

How to apostille U.S. company documents for use in China

Apostilles for U.S. Articles, Certificates of Status, powers of attorney and corporate resolutions used in China.

Read guide → International banking

Apostilled Certificate of Good Standing for a foreign bank

How to prepare an apostilled Certificate of Good Standing or Status for a foreign corporate bank account.

Read guide → Remote notarization

Can a remote online notarization (RON) be apostilled?

When a remotely notarized document can receive an apostille and why electronic acceptance must be confirmed before signing.

Read guide → Troubleshooting

What to do if a consulate rejects your apostilled document

How to diagnose an apostille rejection and correct the document, authority, age, translation or format.

Read guide → Apostille

What is an apostille and what is it for?

What it authenticates, where it is used and what it does not guarantee.

Read guide Apostille

Apostille or consular legalization?

How to know which one you need based on the destination country.

Read guide Personal documents

How to apostille a power of attorney

Notarization, the state where it is apostilled and what to check before signing.

Read guide Personal documents

Single-status certificate to marry abroad

How it is prepared and apostilled, and what each country requires.

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Does a certificate of origin need an apostille?

Chamber of commerce, apostille or legalization: when each one applies.

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Who issues a Certificate of Free Sale?

FDA, a state agency or another, depending on the product — and how to authenticate it.

Read guide Marriage in Colombia

Requirements for a U.S. citizen to marry in Colombia

Birth record, single-status evidence, validity, apostille and translation.

Read guide Minor travel

Colombia minor travel permit when a parent is in the U.S.

Consulate, U.S. notary, state apostille, original document and required details.

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Certificate of Free Sale vs. CFG

Which one applies based on product category, FDA status and destination.

Read guide Business documents

How to apostille a Florida Certificate of Status

Official certificate, certified copies, Sunbiz and the Florida apostille route.

Read guide Digital nomad visa

Colombia digital nomad visa

Employment letter, income, insurance and documents that may need an apostille.

Read guide Digital nomad visa

Spain digital nomad visa

Company documents, professional experience, FBI record, federal apostille and Spanish translation.

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Portugal digital nomad visa

Visa category, income, criminal record and apostilled supporting documents.

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Documents for selling products in Latin America

Status, Articles, Free Sale, CFG, powers of attorney and shipping documents.

Read guide Powers of attorney

U.S. power of attorney for use in Colombia

Special or general powers, the consular and notarial routes, apostille and translation.

Read guide Vessels

USCG documentation deletion

Deletion Letter, foreign sale, preferred mortgage and registration in another country.

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Apostilling boat sale documents

Bill of Sale, state title, Deletion Letter and the correct apostille authority.

Read guide Visa documents

Do employment letters and bank statements need an apostille?

The answer depends on the country, visa, consulate and type of document.

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