Kuwait Embassy Document Legalization

In Washington, D.C., we can authenticate your documents through the Kuwait Embassy in 5 to 7 business days.  This type of authentication is typically referred to as legalization.

Consular Jurisdiction:
The Embassy of the State of Kuwait has jurisdiction for the following U.S. States:
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Please note that the Embassy will charge a fee for each document legalized.  We will bill your credit card on file once we know the exact amount the Embassy will charge.  If your State does not fall within the jurisdiction outlined above, visit this site for more information: Los Angeles Kuwait Consulate Document Legalization .

Processing Time:
The current processing at the Kuwait Embassy in Washington, D.C. is 5 to 7 business days.

Below, we’ve outlined the steps involved in processing your documents.  There are two steps involved before your documents are eligible to be legalized at the Embassy.  The first step is to have your document authenticated by the State which issued the document.  The second step is to have your documents authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.

Example of a Kuwait Embassy Legalization / Stamp behind the U.S. Department of State Certification.  Because Kuwait is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, your documents must be certified by the State and the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. before it’s presented to the Embassy for legalization.

Type of Documents:
The Kuwait Embassy can legalize: Business Letters, Registration, Patent Application, Authorization of Agent, Agreements, Affidavit, Trademark, Articles of Incorporation, Power of Attorney, Assignment, Declaration, Diplomas, Transcripts, U.S. Birth Certificates, U.S. Death Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Divorce Decree and more.

We can process documents from all 50 United States including the U.S. Department of State,
the Secretary of the District of Columbia, and all Consul / Embassy offices in Washington, DC.

Some of our clients prefer that we only handle the legalization process (Consulate / Embassy only). We’re okay with that too!

Our fast service ensures your documents will be processed quickly saving you time and money. We have authenticated hundreds of documents through the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Washington, D.C.. Call us now for an instant price quote. Thank you.

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UAE Dubai Document Legalization – Diploma & Degree

Are you planning to work in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and need your diploma authenticated by the U.S. Department of State and the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Washington, DC?  We provide fast certification, authentication, and attestation services.  We have authenticated hundreds of documents through the US Department of State and the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC.

In this article, we are going to focus on legalizing your diploma & degree.  If you have any other documents (Power of Attorney, Corporate Documents, Free Sale Certificate, etc..) please Contact Us so we can provide you step-by-step instructions.

** The UAE is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention ***

Please note that in order for your diploma to be eligible for legalization through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., it must first be certified through the Secretary of State of the State which your document is issued from.  For example, if your diploma is from a University in Nevada, you will need to first have the diploma notarized/copy certified with the University Registrar before the document is mailed to our office for processing.  Visit this link for instructions on authenticating your school diploma: https://www.internationalapostille.com/how-to-apostille-a-diploma/ .  Please be sure to work with a notary with experience.  Because the diploma will be certified with the State, the notary must use follow the notarial laws in their State or the document will be rejected by the Secretary of State.

Once we receive the notarized/copy certified diploma from the school, the next step is to have the document certified by the Secretary of State’s office.  The purpose of this step is to ensure that the notary is a commissioned notary and in good standing with the Secretary of State’s office.  If the document has been notarized correctly, the Secretary of State will attach a certification to the diploma or a color copy of the diploma authenticating the notary’s signature.  Please note that we provide document certification for all 50 U.S. States.  We can provide you a fast price quote and time-frame if you Contact Us.

As soon as your document has been certified by the State, the next step is that we will overnight the State certified diploma to our office in Washington, D.C. for processing with the U.S. Department of State.  Our staff in Washington, D.C. will hand-deliver your certified diploma to the State Department for processing.  The typical turn-around time is 3-4 business days.  Once complete, the document will be picked-up and hand-delivered to the United Arab Emirates Embassy (UAE) the following business morning.

It’s important to note that the United Arab Emirates Embassy has strict guidelines on legalizing diplomas.  One of the requires is that the educational institution must be located in the US and regionally accredited by NEASC (CIHE), MSA (CHE), NCA (HLC), SACS (COC), NWCCU, or WASC (ACCJC-ACSCU). The Embassy also charges a specific fee to legalize diplomas and degrees.

The processing time with the Embassy is 3 to 7 business days.  Please note that certain times during the year the Embassy may take longer to process your documents.

The image above demonstrates the steps required in order for your documents to be eligible for legalization.  Our unique service can authenticate your diploma/degree from the State all the way to the Embassy. This time consuming process takes anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks.  We recommend that you work with a professional in order to save time and money.

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