faq: apostille and authentication
Q: What is an apostille?A: An apostille is a certification that verifies the authenticity of a document for international use under the Hague Convention. It confirms that the document's signature, seal, or stamp is genuine.
Q: What is document authentication?A: Document authentication is the process of verifying a document's authenticity through official government agencies, usually for use in countries that are not part of the Hague Convention.
Q: When do I need an apostille?A: You need an apostille when you are using a document in a foreign country that is a member of the Hague Convention, such as for legal or business purposes.
Q: When is document authentication required?A: Document authentication is required for documents that will be used in countries that are not part of the Hague Convention, ensuring the document is recognized by foreign authorities.
Q: How do I get an apostille for my document?A: To get an apostille, submit your document to the appropriate government office, such as the Secretary of State’s office, along with a completed application form and payment for the service.
Q: How long does it take to get an apostille or authentication?A: Processing times can vary, but typically it takes a few days to a few weeks. Expedited services may be available for faster processing.
Q: Can you help with apostille and authentication services?A: Yes, we can assist with obtaining apostilles and document authentication by guiding you through the process and handling the submission and tracking of your documents.
Q: What types of documents can be apostilled or authenticated?A: Commonly apostilled or authenticated documents include birth certificates, marriage licenses, diplomas, and legal affidavits.
Q: Do I need to get my document notarized before getting an apostille or authentication?A: In many cases, yes, documents need to be notarized before they can be apostilled or authenticated. Check the specific requirements for your document type.
Q: How do I know if I need an apostille or authentication?A: Determine whether you need an apostille or authentication based on the destination country’s requirements. If the country is part of the Hague Convention, an apostille is typically required; otherwise, authentication is needed. For more information about how MAAPS can help you with your apostille and authentication endeavors, click here.
Q: What is document authentication?A: Document authentication is the process of verifying a document's authenticity through official government agencies, usually for use in countries that are not part of the Hague Convention.
Q: When do I need an apostille?A: You need an apostille when you are using a document in a foreign country that is a member of the Hague Convention, such as for legal or business purposes.
Q: When is document authentication required?A: Document authentication is required for documents that will be used in countries that are not part of the Hague Convention, ensuring the document is recognized by foreign authorities.
Q: How do I get an apostille for my document?A: To get an apostille, submit your document to the appropriate government office, such as the Secretary of State’s office, along with a completed application form and payment for the service.
Q: How long does it take to get an apostille or authentication?A: Processing times can vary, but typically it takes a few days to a few weeks. Expedited services may be available for faster processing.
Q: Can you help with apostille and authentication services?A: Yes, we can assist with obtaining apostilles and document authentication by guiding you through the process and handling the submission and tracking of your documents.
Q: What types of documents can be apostilled or authenticated?A: Commonly apostilled or authenticated documents include birth certificates, marriage licenses, diplomas, and legal affidavits.
Q: Do I need to get my document notarized before getting an apostille or authentication?A: In many cases, yes, documents need to be notarized before they can be apostilled or authenticated. Check the specific requirements for your document type.
Q: How do I know if I need an apostille or authentication?A: Determine whether you need an apostille or authentication based on the destination country’s requirements. If the country is part of the Hague Convention, an apostille is typically required; otherwise, authentication is needed. For more information about how MAAPS can help you with your apostille and authentication endeavors, click here.