What’s the Difference Between an Apostille and Authentication?

Crutch Notary Services
Feb 10
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The difference depends on the country where your document will be used. An apostille is used when the receiving country is part of the Hague Convention. Authentication (sometimes called a Certificate of Authentication) is used when the receiving country is not part of the Hague Convention.

Both serve the same purpose: they confirm that a U.S. document is official so it can be accepted in another country. The type you need is based entirely on the destination country’s requirements.

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