Apostille Services in Loxahatchee

 If you are planning to use a legal document in a foreign country, you may need an apostille. An apostille is an authentication issued by a Secretary of State or the US Department of State. An apostille verifies the authenticity of a pubic officials signature for use in a foreign country. When you work with a notary public and apostille service, they can assist you with obtaining an apostille and provide you with guidance on what documents require an apostille. Having an apostille on your document makes acceptance of your document in a foreign country easier,  saving you time and hassle.  

A copy Certification is the process of certifying that a photocopy or reproduction of an original document is a true and accurate copy of the original.  This certification is usually required when multiple copies are needed for various purposes.  

Some examples of documents that may require a copy certification are:

• Powers of Attorney
• US Passport
• Drivers License
• Social Security Card
• Resident Alien Card
• Florida Vehicle Title

• Vital Statistic Records: Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce records
• Single Status Affidavit
• Minor Child Travel Consent Form
• Power of Attorney
• FBI Background Check
• Translated Documents
• Affidavits
• Educational Documents: Diplomas, Degrees, Transcripts
• Business Documents: Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Good Standing Certificates
• Adoption paperwork

 If you are planning to study abroad or work in a foreign country, you may need to obtain an apostille for your education documents, such as your diploma or transcripts. Obtaining an apostille can be a complicated process, but when you work with a notary public and apostille service, they can assist you with every step of the process. This may include determining which documents require an apostille, completing the necessary paperwork, and submitting your documents to the appropriate government agency. Working with a professional can help you to navigate the complex requirements of obtaining an apostille, saving you time and hassle. 

 If you plan to get married in a foreign country, you may need to obtain an apostille for your marriage certificate. This can be a complex process, but working with a notary public and apostille service can make it easier. We can assist you with obtaining the necessary apostille and ensure that it meets all legal requirements. 

 The time it takes to obtain an apostille can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the country you need the document for and the volume of requests the competent authorities are processing.  Some countries have more complex authentication requirements, which can increase the processing time. Additionally, the volume of requests being processed by the competent authorities can also affect the processing time.   Another factor that can affect the processing time is the type of document that needs to be apostilled. Some documents, such as vital records, FBI Background checks, and educational transcripts, require a more thorough authentication processes than others, which can take longer to complete.  If you are in a hurry and need to expedite the apostille process, we can accommodate that request.  A side note, it is important to plan ahead and allow plenty of time for the apostille process to save on the costs of expediting the process.  In any case, we can certainly expedite your request if you need your documents urgently.  

 If you plan to use your birth certificate in a foreign country, you may need to obtain an apostille to make it legally valid.   An apostille is a type of authentication that certifies the origin and authenticity of the document, making it legally valid in foreign countries that are party to the Hague Convention.  

If you plan to use your diploma in a foreign country, you may need to obtain an apostille to make it legally valid in that country.  Once you have the required documentation, we can notarize it and then have it Apostilled by the relevant authorities.