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Embassy and consulate legalization

Countries that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Vietnam, require a chain of certifications before they accept a US document. We manage each step and the embassy or consulate appointment.

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The legalization chain

A typical chain starts with notarization or a certified copy, followed by authentication at the state level, then authentication by the US Department of State for many countries, and finally legalization by the destination country's embassy or consulate in the United States.

Each embassy sets its own rules on fees, translations, appointment systems and which documents it will accept, and these change often. We confirm the current requirements before starting.

Commercial documents

Some embassies require commercial documents, such as certificates of origin and invoices, to be certified by a chamber of commerce first. We coordinate that step when needed.

Available nationwide

We work with clients in every state, entirely online. See local details for your state.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know whether I need an apostille or legalization?

It depends only on the country where the document will be used. Tell us the destination and we confirm the route.

Does the embassy also need a translation?

Often, yes, and some embassies only accept translations made or certified in a specific way. We check this with the embassy's current requirements.

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Prices depend on the document, the language pair, the destination country and your deadline, so every request gets its own written quote. Attach your documents if you have them; it makes the quote exact.