Apostille

Come To You Notary
3933 Stone Way North
Seattle, WA 98103

 

Seattle, Bellevue  206-216-4795

 

Lynnwood, Everett  425-742-5931

                  Get an Apostille, Legalization, or Certificate of Authority in 24 hours or less!

 

Apostille is a French word meaning certification. An apostille is required for all types of documents that are to be used in foreign countries. Apostille refers to the legalization of a document for international use under the terms of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty abolishing the requirement of legalization for foreign documents.

 

Legalization, presented as a Certificate of Authority, is required for all documents going to foreign countries that are not party to the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty. Legalizations and Certificates of Authority confirm the legality of the document.

 

Common documents that need Apostilles, Legalizations, or Certificates of Authority are:

 

·        Powers of Attorney

·        Police Background Checks, FBI Fingerprint Reports

·        School Records, such as Diplomas, Transcripts, and Degrees

·        Documents for International Adoptions

·        Notarized Documents, such as Affidavits, Letters, and Bills of Sale

·        Certified Copies of Passports, Proof of Citizenship

·        Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Good Standing, Letters of Invitation, Trademarks, and Patent Applications

·        Certified Birth, Marriage, Death, Divorce, and Adoption Certificates and Decrees – (If not certified, we will obtain certified copy for an additional fee).

 

How does our service work?

 

If you are in greater Seattle with documents originating in Washington State, we will pick up and deliver your paperwork with a 24-hour turnaround. You can also bring the documents to our office in Wallingford. The cost is $125 for the first apostille or certificate of authority and $35 for each additional. If you are outside of greater Seattle or if your documents are from states other than Washington, we will accept your documents by email, fax, or overnight carrier. We will provide a clear quote, as there are extra fees for shipping.  

 

What’s an Apostille and where do they come from?

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Save Time and Money preparing International Adoption Dossiers.

 

We offer free certified copies, free notary, and other discounts to persons residing in greater Seattle who are presenting adoption documents to foreign countries.  Please call for more information – 800-622-4030.