If you are trying to use an issued document from one country in another country, you may need an apostille. You will need an Apostille if the issuing country and the receiving country are both part of The Hague Apostille Convention. Apostilles are strictly for use abroad, and save you from needing to get a more complex series of authentications and certifications. You can learn more here.

The Hague Apostille Convention, an international treaty signed roughly sixty years ago (1961), worked to simplify much of this legal and documentary red tape and made it so Documents destined for these countries only require an apostille from the Secretary of State to be accepted.

Global business and international affairs in the digital age move at incredible speeds, and if you cannot handle these speeds, opportunities will be missed. At the same time, governments worldwide require layers of authentication and certification before they will be accepted.

An apostille is a streamlined process for getting a document certified for use in a different country. Even so, the apostille process can be complicated and complicated for those that are unfamiliar with it. The Spanish Group ensures that every step is done correctly and that you are not wasting any effort in getting your documents apostilled.

Authentication is a process for when an apostille is not possible. This process can vary between countries, but the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications requires documents to be submitted in both their original format and in English. Documents not in English must have a notarized and certified English translation attached. The Spanish Group is also able to help expedite these needs as well.