What Is an Apostille?
Updated: Sep 6
An apostille is an official certificate used to authenticate a document so it can be recognized in another country. It verifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, or stamp on the document.
Apostilles are commonly required when U.S. documents will be used for legal, business, educational, or personal purposes in another country.
Examples of Documents That May Need an Apostille
Examples of documents that may require an apostille include birth certificates, marriage certificates, powers of attorney, diplomas, business documents, and notarized documents.
An apostille does not verify that the information in the document is true. It confirms that the signature or seal on the document is authentic so the document can be recognized for use abroad.
Not sure if you actually need one? Read: When Do You Need an Apostille?
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