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Why Do You Need an Apostille?

From immigration and marriage abroad to international business and adoption — apostilles are required across a wide range of international situations. Find yours below.

Apostille Use Cases

Apostilles are required for a wide range of international activities — from immigration and marriage abroad to enrolling in a foreign university or expanding your business internationally. Each situation involves different documents, timelines, and destination country requirements.

01

Immigration

Residency, visa, and citizenship applications often require apostilled U.S. documents for submission to foreign immigration authorities.

Common Documents
  • Birth Certificates
  • Marriage Certificates
  • FBI Background Checks
  • Divorce Decrees
  • Court Orders
  • Naturalization Certificates
02

Marriage Abroad

Most foreign civil registries require apostilled documents before legally registering a marriage. Requirements vary by country.

Common Documents
  • Birth Certificates
  • Divorce Decrees
  • Single Status Affidavits
  • Death Certificates (if widowed)
  • Court Orders
  • Name Change Documents
03

Education

Applying to a university abroad, credential evaluation, or enrolling in a foreign professional program all require authenticated academic records.

Common Documents
  • Diplomas
  • Transcripts
  • Birth Certificates
  • Accreditation Letters
  • Notarized Academic Record Copies
  • Professional Certifications
04

Employment

Working abroad requires authenticated credentials. Work visas, teaching positions, and professional licenses all commonly require apostilled documents.

Common Documents
  • Diplomas
  • FBI Background Checks
  • Professional Licenses
  • Birth Certificates
  • Teaching Certificates
  • Notarized Employment Letters
05

International Business

Cross-border contracts, opening foreign bank accounts, and registering a foreign subsidiary require apostilled corporate documents.

Common Documents
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Certificates of Good Standing
  • Corporate Resolutions
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Bylaws and Operating Agreements
  • Board Meeting Minutes
06

International Adoption

Nearly every document in the adoption dossier requires an apostille — one of the most document-intensive apostille workflows.

Common Documents
  • Birth Certificates
  • Marriage Certificates
  • FBI Background Checks
  • Court Orders
  • Financial Statements
  • Home Study Documents
  • Medical Reports
  • Employment Verification Letters

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