What is an apostille service?

An apostille service is the process of getting an apostille for your document. If you plan to use a document in a different country, you may need an apostille. An apostille is a form of authentication that is attached to your document. It authenticates the seals and signatures that appear on your document. It tells the other country that your document was authenticated so they may accept it. Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State from the State the document was created.

For example, you may need an apostille for a birth certificate. If your birth certificate was issued in California, then the California Secretary of State can issue an apostille for it. No other State can do it. The California Secretary of State will attach the apostille to your birth certificate.

An apostille is a separate document that is attached to your document. It provides authentication so it may be accepted by other countries.