We take care of the procedure to verify and apostille your documents for the purpose of international use.

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Apostille Services Available Across North Carolina

APOSTILLES CAN BE DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN. DON’T RISK REJECTIONS AND DELAYS BY LEAVING THIS IN THE HANDS OF A NON-PROFESSIONAL WHO ISN’T FULLY AWARE OF THE N.C. APOSTILLE PROCESS
WHAT IS AN APOSTILLE?
An Apostille, pronounced as "ah-po-steel," originates from the French term for certification. An Apostille is a specialized certificate issued by the Secretary of State that is attached to your original document to confirm its authenticity and legitimacy, ensuring its acceptance in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

HAGUE VS NON HAGUE COUNTRIES
In 1961, many countries joined together to create a simplified method of authenticating documents for universal recognition. Members of the conference, referred to as the Hague Convention, adopted a document referred to as an Apostille that would be recognized by all member countries. There are two categories of destination countries: those that are part of the Hague Convention and those that are not. Apostilles can exclusively be obtained for countries within the Hague Convention. If your intended destination falls outside the scope of the Hague Convention, it is categorized as a non-Hague Country. In such cases, authentication is required through the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. and/or embassy legalization for the specific country. If you are unsure what the process if for your specific document, give us a call.

What documents can I apostille?

  • Birth Certificate
 
  • Naturalization Certificate
 
  • Name Change
 
  • Passports
 
  • FBI Background Check
  • Marriage Certificate
 
  • Non-Impediment Certificate
 
  • IRS Letters
 
  • Corporate Documents
 
  • Diplomas
  • Death Certificate
 
  • Social Security Pension
 
  • Power of Attorneys
 
  • Driver’s License
 
  • Police Report
 
  • and other documents issued in the United States

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Procedures to Apostille a Document

Step 1 

Obtain a price estimate by using our website's Contact Us Form, or call us directly at 984-298-3344.
 
Step 2
Once we've examined the documents, we'll provide a quote. You can either send the original documents by mail or send them through our email at info@raleighncnotaryandfingerprinting.com. We can also schedule a notarization/pickup as needed.
Step 3
We will manage the procedure of legalizing the documents. The processing time might vary depending on the nature of your document. In each case, we will provide you with a time estimate and ensure that the deadline is met.
Step 4
Once the document has received its apostille, we can dispatch the documents using your preferred shipping courier, such as FedEx, USPS, UPS, etc. Furthermore, we offer international shipping via DHL, with a provided tracking number for reference.

When you need an Apostille for foreign use, you can’t afford a mistake. Let us take out all the guesswork and save you time and money.

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