U.S. DOCUMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL USE
U.S. APOSTILLE SERVICES
YOUR U.S. DOCUMENTS.
PREPARED FOR THEIR NEXT DESTINATION.
We assist with apostille processing for documents issued in the United States that need to be used in the Dominican Republic or other countries.
State-Issued • Notarized • Court • Academic • Federal Documents
THE RIGHT PROCESS STARTS HERE
YOUR APOSTILLE STARTS WITH WHERE YOUR DOCUMENT WAS ISSUED.
The correct apostille process depends on the type of document, the issuing authority or jurisdiction connected to it, and the country where the document will be used.
WHAT DOCUMENT DO YOU HAVE?
WHICH STATE OR AUTHORITY ISSUED IT?
WHERE WILL YOU USE IT?
The applicable requirements depend on your document, its issuing state or authority, and the country where it will be used.
COMMON U.S. DOCUMENTS
WHAT TYPE OF DOCUMENT DO YOU NEED TO USE ABROAD?
Different documents can follow different apostille or authentication requirements. Start by identifying the U.S. document you need to use in another country.
BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Certified birth records issued by the appropriate state or local authority.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Certified marriage records that need to be presented in another country.
DEATH CERTIFICATES
Certified death records intended for official use abroad.
DIVORCE DECREES & COURT DOCUMENTS
Certified court documents that may require apostille or additional certification.
POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Notarized powers of attorney intended for use outside the United States.
NOTARIZED DOCUMENTS
Documents containing a U.S. notarial act that may require authentication or apostille.
ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS
Diplomas, transcripts and other school records that may require additional preparation before apostille.
FEDERAL DOCUMENTS
Documents issued by U.S. federal agencies, which may follow a different process from state-issued documents.
DON'T SEE YOUR DOCUMENT?
Tell us what document you have and where it was issued. We can help identify the appropriate document process.
U.S. APOSTILLE BY STATE
WHICH STATE IS CONNECTED TO YOUR DOCUMENT?
Apostille requirements can vary depending on the document and the state or authority connected to it. Select a state to start identifying the appropriate process for your document.
Not sure which state to select?
For many state-issued records, start with the state that issued the document. For notarized documents, the relevant state may be the state where the notarial act was performed. Federal documents may follow a different process.
COMMONLY REQUESTED STATES
Living in a different state does not necessarily determine where your apostille is processed. The appropriate process generally depends on the document, issuing authority, and applicable jurisdiction.
Your request
START YOUR U.S. APOSTILLE
Tell us about your U.S.-issued document, where it was issued and where you need to use it. This information helps us better understand your document request.
U.S. APOSTILLE QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have questions before starting your request? Here are answers to some common questions about U.S. documents intended for use abroad.
An apostille is a certification used to authenticate certain public documents for use in another country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention. The appropriate process depends on the document and the authority that issued or certified it.
It depends on the type of document and the issuing authority. Certain vital records and court documents may need to be certified copies before they can proceed through the applicable apostille process.
Yes, we can review your request. Where you currently live does not necessarily determine the apostille process. For many state-issued documents, the relevant jurisdiction is connected to the state or authority that issued the document.
Not every photocopy can be apostilled. The requirements depend on the type of document and the applicable issuing, certifying or notarial authority. Tell us what document you have and we can help identify the appropriate next step.
Not necessarily. Documents issued by U.S. federal agencies may follow a different authentication or apostille process from documents issued or notarized at the state level.
Yes. We assist with document processing for U.S.-issued documents intended for use in the Dominican Republic. The steps required depend on the type of document and the authority connected to it.
Translation requirements depend on where the document will be presented and the requirements of the receiving authority. Certified translation services are also available when needed.
STILL NOT SURE WHAT YOUR DOCUMENT NEEDS?
Tell us what document you have, where it was issued and where you need to use it.