Apostilles, Authentication, and Legalization

Common Questions About Apostilles

What is an Apostille?

Many countries will not accept documents as authentic unless they are certified. An apostille or embassy legalization certifies the authenticity of documents issued in the U.S. so the documents may be used and accepted as valid by businesses and governments outside the United States.

What types of documents do you process most often?

The most common types of documents needing an apostille are:

  • Birth and death certificates
  • Marriage licenses
  • Divorce decrees
  • School transcripts
  • Diplomas
  • Powers of attorney
How does it work?

Gather your documents and contact us for a quote. We can then handle the legalization process and send them to you.

What documents do not require a notary stamp for the Texas Secretary of State?

Any original publicly recordable document issued by the State of Texas does not require a notary stamp. Other documents that do not require this service include:

  • Original or certified copies of birth certificates
  • Original or certified copies of marriage licenses
  • Original or certified copies of death certificates
Need documents notarized or legalized?

We can help! Contact us for apostille, legalization, or notarization services at (713) 874-1420.