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What Is Apostille and Embassy Legalization for United States Documents?
Validating and attesting an original document through the Apostille process is crucial to establish the document authenticity and correctness. Apostille procedure is specifically applicable to countries that are part of the Hague Nation.
For US state-issued documents like birth certificates, the Apostille is obtained from the State Government. Federal documents, such as those issued by the FBI (FBI Background Check), require a Federal Apostille.
Countries outside the Hague Nation mandate Embassy Attestation, which involves a three-step process:
Apostille by State Government
Required for eligible state-issued US documents such as birth and marriage certificates.
State Department Authentication
Additional authentication needed before embassy-level legalization for non-Hague countries.
Embassy Attestation
Final step required by countries outside the Hague Convention to validate US documents abroad.
How Does the US Apostille Process Work?
Watch this short video to understand the complete US apostille process for federal and state documents, including Secretary of State authentication, US Department of State apostille, notarization, and document legalization required for international use such as immigration, employment, higher education, OCI applications, and legal proceedings.
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All Attestation Process Covered Under One Roof
Notary Attestation
First step to get Apostille on Certified Documents. Notary Attestation from all state Authorized Notary Public.
US Apostille Attestation
Apostille attestation required for all Hague Nations. Both State & Federal Apostille Certificate provided for all kinds of documents.
Apostille can be done on original documents as well as certified copies.
Embassy Attestation
Mandatory for all non-Hague Nations. Attestation from all embassies can be provided.
Full legalization covers:
Apostille Services for Documents Issued in All 50 US States
We provide fast secure apostille services for birth certificates, marriage certificates, FBI background checks, diplomas, notarized documents, and more across the United States.
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About Our Secure Legalization Services™
Who We Are?
Secure Legalization Services (SLS) is an authorized agency for authentication of US issued documents for use abroad. We ensure that your US personal, commercial and educational documents are authenticated with an apostille as per the guidelines of Hague Apostille Convention and relevant state and federal authorities. We have a nationwide network that manages the entire process seamlessly from document collection to obtaining an apostille, with real time status update.
Why Choose Secure Legalization Services?
We are a dependable partner for both individuals and businesses because of our proficiency in U.S. document legalization, rigorous adherence to security protocols, and client-focused approach. SLS promises quick, safe, and easy service catered to your unique requirements, whether you require an apostille for personal certificates, business documents, or academic records.
List of Federal and State Documents
Both US State-issued and Federal documents may require an apostille before they are legally recognized internationally for visa, immigration, legal, and official purposes.
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US State Issued Documents
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Federal Documents
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| Birth Certificates | FBI Background Checks |
| Marriage Certificates | Federal Court Documents |
| Death Certificates | IRS Tax Letters or Certifications |
| Divorce Decrees (issued by state courts) | Naturalization Certificates |
| Adoption Papers | Certificates issued by Federal Agencies |
| Driving Licenses | Social Security Administration Letters |
| State-Issued IDs | Immigration Records (from USCIS) |
| Affidavits (notarized) | U.S. Patents and Trademark Registrations (USPTO) |
| Power of Attorney (notarized) | FDA Certifications (for export/import) |
| School / College Diplomas | Federal Contracts or Agreements |
| Degree Certificates | Documents notarized by Federal Officials |
| Transcripts | Certificates issued by Federal Agencies (e.g., FDA, EPA, DHS) |
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Divorce Decrees (issued by state courts)
- Adoption Papers
- Driving Licenses
- State-Issued IDs
- Affidavits (notarized)
- Power of Attorney (notarized)
- School / College Diplomas
- Degree Certificates
- Transcripts
- FBI Background Checks
- Federal Court Documents
- IRS Tax Letters or Certifications
- Naturalization Certificates
- Certificates issued by Federal Agencies
- Social Security Administration Letters
- Immigration Records (from USCIS)
- U.S. Patents and Trademark Registrations (USPTO)
- FDA Certifications (for export/import)
- Federal Contracts or Agreements
- Documents notarized by Federal Officials
- Certificates issued by Federal Agencies (e.g., FDA, EPA, DHS)
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Hague Convention Countries That Accept Apostille
Your US-issued documents can be apostilled for use in 100+ countries worldwide — especially countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
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Our Core Features of US Apostille Service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the US Apostille process — answered clearly by our experts.
When you submit the document for Apostille, we first verify the authenticity of the document and then process it accordingly.
- For State issued documents such as birth, marriage, or death certificates, we obtain the Apostille from the relevant State Department.
- For Federal issued documents such as the FBI Background Check Certificate, we obtain the Apostille from the Federal Department (USDOS).
Below are the steps of the Apostille process:
- Apply for Apostille on our website by providing the issuing state, the foreign country the documents are intended for, and a document image.
- Our experts will review the documents and confirm the details of the process.
- Send the original document to our office.
- We obtain the appropriate Apostille for your document.
- After Apostille, the documents are couriered back to your given address.
SOS stands for Secretary of State. It is a state-level authority that issues Apostille for State issued public documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and other notarized documents. Each US state has its own Secretary of State office responsible for authenticating documents issued within that state.
USDOS stands for the United States Department of State, also referred to as the Federal authority. Documents issued by the federal government — such as the FBI Background Check Certificate or a US Passport — require Apostille from the USDOS. For all federally issued documents, the Apostille is processed exclusively through the USDOS.
You can apply for Apostille directly on our website. Simply fill in your document details — including the issuing state and the destination country — and our team will guide you through the entire process from start to finish. No need to visit any government office yourself.
No! You do not need to make an initial payment. Once the Apostille work is completed, we will share a scan copy of the apostilled document — then you make the payment.
However, this facility is available only when you send original documents to our office. If you are applying on a certified true copy, an initial payment of 50% is required to begin processing.
A wide range of US documents can be apostilled depending on whether they are state or federally issued. Common documents include:
- Birth, marriage, and death certificates
- FBI Background Check Certificate
- US Passport copies
- Educational degrees and transcripts
- Court documents and judgments
- Notarized affidavits and declarations
- Corporate and business documents
- Power of Attorney documents
Both Apostille and attestation are methods of authenticating documents for international use, but they apply to different countries:
- Apostille is valid for countries that are members of the Hague Convention of 1961. It is a single-step certification recognized across all member nations.
- Attestation is required for countries that are not part of the Hague Convention. It involves a multi-step process including notarization, state authentication, and embassy legalization.
Most European, South American, and many Asian countries accept Apostille. Countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar typically require full attestation.
No. US Apostille is only accepted by countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. There are currently over 120 member countries that recognize Apostille as valid authentication. If the destination country is not a Hague member, you will need to go through the full embassy legalization or attestation process instead. Our team can confirm what is required for your specific destination country.
Yes, in many cases Apostille can be obtained on a certified true copy of the original document. A certified true copy is a photocopy that has been certified by a notary public or authorized official confirming it is a true and accurate copy of the original. This is especially useful when you cannot or do not wish to send your original documents. Our team will advise whether a certified true copy is acceptable for your specific document and destination country.
