Apostille & Translation Services
Apostille Facilitation
We offer apostille services to facilitate the process of authenticating your documents for use in a foreign country. The process can be complicated, and requirements vary depending on the type of document and country of destination.
Our certified Apostille Agent will discuss your specific document needs and timeline with you to determine the correct course of action and provide a fee estimate.
If you have documents requiring notarization, our mobile notary will meet with you to complete those. Then, we will prepare the necessary request forms and forward your documents to the appropriate competent authority for apostille. Certain countries will only require an apostille from the Secretary of State, while others will require federal authentication and embassy certification.
What is an Apostille?
An “apostille” is a form of authentication issued to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of 1961. A list of countries that accept apostilles is provided by the US State Department. If the country of intended use does not participate in the Hague Convention , documents being sent to that country can be “authenticated” or “certified”.
The Office of the Secretary of State provides apostille and authentication service to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals on documents that will be used overseas. Types of documents include corporate documents such as company bylaws and articles of incorporation, power of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, letters relating to degrees, marital status, references and job certifications, home studies, deeds of assignments, distributorship agreements, papers for adoption purposes, etc.
What Will I Need?
Typically you will need original or certified copies of your documents. They may require notarization prior to submission to the Secretary of State; we can provide that service. During your initial consultation with us, we will ask you specific questions as each situation is unique. We will then verify the requirements for your documents to be authenticated in the country of destination, and provide you a quote.
How Long Does It Take?
Once again, each situation is unique as we will be sending documents to the Secretary of State and/or US Dept of State as well as a Foreign Embassy. Each agency has its own processing times, however, we will provide you with a good faith estimate on expected completion to include shipping times. Expedited services are available.
**We always recommend that you do not book your travel until you have received your apostilled/authenticated documents.
Document Translation
When preparing documents for international use, it is often essential to have them translated into the language of the destination country. Many countries require official documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, and legal contracts to be translated and certified before they are accepted. Our partnership with Idiomatic Translations USA guarantees that your documents will be translated with precision and professionalism, meeting all necessary requirements for international acceptance.
Some documents requiring an apostille must first be translated. Our collaboration with Idiomatic Translations USA means you can rely on us to handle the entire process, from translation to apostille facilitation. This integrated service saves you time and reduces the hassle of coordinating between different providers.
Whether you need documents for business, legal, or personal purposes, we ensure they are translated correctly and meet all international standards for certification.
Which Languages Are Offered?
Idiomatic USA is our trusted partner for expert human translation services in over 150 languages. As a leading global translation company, they provide comprehensive language solutions tailored to your unique needs.
What is a Certified Translation?
Ideal for immigration, legal, and official purposes. Includes signed Certificate of Translation. We can also notarize the Certificate of Translation if needed.
How Do I Order Document Translation?
You may contact us to facilitate your documnt translation through Idiomatic Translations USA, or if your needs are simple and you would like to contact them directly you can request a quote and submit an order here.
Interpretation Services
As a provider of Remote Online Notarization services, we work with customers for whom English is not their first language. It is essential to overcome the language barrier in order to perform a valid and compliant notarization .
To ensure clear communication under these circumstances, our partners at Idiomatic Translations USA are able to serve as interpreter between the signer and notary during the online notarization session. The interpreter will participate in the notarization session remotely via webcam.
Interpretation services are offered in 40+ languages from experienced interpreters who ensure accuracy and compliance. Scheduling is flexible and
We will be happy to make arrangements for a qualified, professional interpreter to be present during your Remote Online Notarization session, or you may use the link to schedule the interpreter directly if you prefer.