China Embassy Attestation

China Embassy LegalizationDo you need your documents certified and legalized for China?

Certifying and legalizing (attesting) documents for China is a multi-step process.  In order to process your documents, they will require State, US Department of State in Washington, D.C. and the Chinese Embassy legalization.

The Embassy of China allows the processing of documents issued from all 50 States and the U.S. Federal Government.   Any document certified by the State and the US Department of State can be processed through the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. Our office in Washington, D.C. will hand-deliver and pick-up your documents in just a few short days.

The very first step is to contact our closest office.  We have nine offices throughout the United States to help expedite the processing of your documents.  You can view a list of our office here: https://www.internationalapostille.com/our-offices/  Each of our offices has specific State jurisdictions so it’s important to mail in your documents to the correct office in order to avoid any delays.

Once we have reviewed your documents over the phone, we will email you simple to follow step-by-step instructions including the breakdown in cost, processing time, and our order forms.  Simply complete the order form and credit card authorization form and mail in your original documents to our office for processing.  You will also need to provide us a copy of the signer’s passport.

What set’s us apart from our competitors is that we are a registered service provider with the State and a corporate affiliate of the National Association of Secretaries of State.

Certifying and legalizing documents for China is a multi-step process.  Here is a brief illustration that explains the process:

Document Legalization

As of this article, the Chinese Embassy is charging $25 to authenticate personal documents and $50 for business documents.  The Embassy also provide expedited 1-2 day service at an additional cost of $20 per attestation.  We recommend all of our clients expedite their documents through the Embassy in order to avoid any lengthy delays.

International Apostille Services, Inc. is the leader in document certification, legalization, and attestation services. We process documents from all 50 U.S. States including documents issued by the U.S. Federal Government.

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Apostille California

California ApostilleIn the State of California, we have offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Our San Francisco apostille service is located in Downtown San Francisco on 1 Sansome Street.  Our Los Angeles apostille service is located in the City of Burbank and minutes away from the Downtown Los Angeles Secretary of State’s office.  Documents received at our San Francisco office are processed the day after we receive them.  Documents received at our Los Angeles office are processed the same-day with the State of California.

As the leading California Apostille Services, we can apostille your documents quickly saving you time and money.  You can either mail in your document to our office or simply drop them off if you are local.  Our offices are open Monday – Friday from 8am to 5pm and our customer service representatives are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm.  Our representatives are available to sign for your documents when they arrive.

Common documents we receive are birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, power of attorney documents, affidavits, corporate documents and more!

The very first step is to contact our office.  Our trained and knowledgeable staff will review your documents over the phone and will email you the instructions and order forms.  Once we receive your documents, we will process them through the State office.  We also provide FedEx 1-2 day return shipping at no additional cost.

Apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

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California Apostille Services

California Apostille ServicesDo you need California Apostille Services?

In the State of California, we have offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles.  Our office in San Francisco is located in the Downtown area and our office in Los Angeles is located in the Burbank area.  Documents issued from the State of California can be apostilled through any one of our two California offices.

The processing time at our San Francisco office is the next business day and the same-day at our Los Angeles office.  We also provide FedEx return shipping at no additional cost to any address in the United States.

The State of California has 58 distinct Counties with each County issuing birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and single status affidavits.  The Superior Court of the County can issue your divorce decree and other legal documents.  If your documents require notarization, you can meet with any notary in California and have your documents notarized.   Keep in mind a notarized document is not the same as an apostille.  An apostille is issued by the California Secretary of State.

The first step is to contact our office so we can review your documents.  It’s important to have your documents available as we may ask questions regarding the signer of the document and the department the document has been issued from.  Though we will do our best to verify your documents over the phone, only the Secretary of State will make the final decision.  We recommend that you mail in the document you currently have for authentication.

Los Angeles Apostille office: 1-310-484-5296
San Francisco Apostille Office: 1-415-582-4383

Our staff is ready to assist you Monday – Friday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions.  We recommend that you first contact our office so we can review your documents before you mail them in or drop them office.

Obtaining a California apostille can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you.

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ISO Certificate Apostille

ISO ApostilleDo you need an apostille on an ISO Certificate?

An ISO certificate is an official certification for products and services which are manufactured in accordance to the International Organization of Standardization rules.  ISO certificates are issued through authorized agencies that audit corporations to assure their conformity with the international standards.  The ISO seal stands for quality, confidence, trust, and safety.

The ISO Certification assists corporations to export their products around the world.  We can apostille ISO certificates for use in countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention and for countries who are not members.  The first step is to contact our office for verification.  If the authorized agency who issued your ISO certification is in the United States, you can request a notarized copy.  If the ISO certificate was issued from a authorized agent outside the USA, please contact us so we can provide you the step-by-step instructions.

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you.

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Embassy & Consulate Legalization

Embassy and Consulate LegalizationDo you need your documents certified and legalized through an Embassy or Consulate office?

Certifying and legalizing documents is a multi-step process which involves the State, the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., and the Embassy or Consulate office.  Depending on the country requesting your documents, the processing can be two to three steps to complete.  If the country requesting your documents is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, then only the apostille is required.

For example, if you need your birth certificate apostille for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), we will need to authenticate your birth certificate from the State, the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., and the UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C.  In contract, for counties who are members of the apostille convention, the State apostille would be sufficient.

International Apostille Services, Inc. is the leader in Embassy and Consulate Legalization services in the United States.  We can certify and legalize documents issued from all 50 U.S. States and the U.S. Federal Government.

Document Legalization

We can certify and legalize documents from the following countries:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma Myanmar,Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Congo Republic, Congo Democratic, Ivory Coast,Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica,Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania,Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar Burma, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar,Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan,Tanzania, Togo, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Uganda, Vietnam,Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Common documents we certify and legalize are:

Diplomas
Transcripts
Birth Certificates
Death Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Background Check
Affidavits
Notarized Documents
Divorce Decree
Power of Attorney
Corporate Documents
FDA, USDA, Etc…
Certificate of Free Sale
Certificate of Origin
Commercial Invoice
Authorization of Agent
…. and more!

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Richmond County Apostille New York

New York ApostilleDo you need an Apostille from Richmond County New York? We provide rush apostille services for Marriage Certificates, Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Power of Attorney Documents, Divorce Decree, notarized documents, and more! We serve all Counties and Cities in the State of New York including the Staten Island area.

Our Richmond County Apostille service saves you time and money by processing your paperwork directly with the County of Richmond and the New York Department of State.

The New York Department of State will either attach an Apostille or a Certificate depending on the country that is requesting your documents. You can see a list of Hague Apostille Member Countries and Countries who are not members.

Step 1 – Call Us For Verification. Before mailing-in your documents to our office, we’ll need to speak with you to verify that your documents qualify for an Apostille. You can Contact Us through our website or give us a call at 1-646-779-2989 or toll-free 1-888-903-7446 . We answer calls Monday – Saturday 8am to 7pm.

Step 2 – Mailing Us Your Documents. You will need to mail to us either the original or a certified copy. Processing time for the State of New York is 1-2 business days (Excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Major Holidays). Please allow additional time for return FedEx return shipping. We recommend that you send us your documents via FedEx, UPS or Priority/Express Mail from the United States Postal Service.  You are also welcome to drop-off your documents Monday – Friday from 8am to 5pm.  Be sure to download our New York Apostille order forms or we can email them to you upon request.

We provide FREE return shipping via FedEx/UPS Next Day service to anywhere in the United States. We can also ship your documents anywhere in the world. International shipping rates apply (Contact us for a quote).

We accept money orders, certified bank checks, Paypal, credit cards, Wester Union, and Money Gram. If you make payment with your personal or business check, there may be a 7 business day hold time in order to clear the funds. If your checking account is a US based account, we have an online payment service you can use. Please call us to discuss all payment options. For faster processing time, please pay online or call us with your credit card information.

Apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the New York Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you.

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Saudi Arabia Diploma Attestation – University Degree

Saudi Arabia Document Attestation CertificationDo you need your diploma certified and legalized for Saudi Arabia?

Certifying and legalizing documents for Saudi Arabia is a multi-step process.
Saudi Arabia Embassy or Consulate Attestation

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia has one of the strictest procedures in authenticating academic documents.  The Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission (SACM) must verify your educational credentials before the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Washington, D.C. will legalize your documents.

The Cultural Mission is located just outside Washington, D.C. and in the City of Fairfax, Virginia.  The SACM was created by the Saudi government in 1951 to function as an intermediary between U.S. educational institutions and the Saudi government.

Note: The SACM does not attest online degrees.  They will only attest degrees from accredited US based Universities.

Saudi Arabia Diploma Attestation

To authenticate your university degree, the SACM will require the following documents:

  1. Letter to the Director of Authentications at SACM from you.  We will provide you a sample of this letter for your reference.  This letter must be edited and signed by you (Does not require notarization).  Reference: SACM 1.  In this letter, you will also grant us authorization to represent you at SACM.
  2. Degree Verification Certificate.  You can request the Degree Verify Certificate from the National Student Clearinghouse website: http://www.studentclearinghouse.org .  Be sure to print the page verifying your information.
  3. A letter from the university you attended in a sealed university envelope Reference: SACM 2. This letter must state the degree granted to you,  the dates you attended the university, and method of completion: (online, distance learning, or regular classroom).  The letter must specify all online credits, and credits completed on the main campus of the university.  This letter must be signed by the University’s registrar.
    Note: There are some U.S. universities that have opened campuses overseas.  The SACM will not attest these degrees because the courses where not completed within the United States. 
  4. Letter of employment/offer.  This letter must be printed on company letterhead and signed by the company official.
  5. Copy of your passport.
  6. Original copy of your transcripts in a sealed university envelope.
  7. Notarized copy of diploma.  We recommend that you contact the school’s registrar and request either your original diploma or a copy of your diploma to be notarized.
  8. Letter of written consent allowing SACM to contact your university.  This letter allows SACM authorization to contact your school and verify your information including transcripts, certificates, and grades from your university. Reference: SACM 3.  We will provide you a sample of this letter.

Saudi Arabia Diploma Attestation Instructions

We can provide you a good faith estimate in cost and processing time.  Contact Us.

International Apostille Services, Inc. is the leader in document certification, legalization, and attestation services. We process documents from all 50 U.S. States including documents issued by the U.S. Federal Government.

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Death Certificate Apostille

Death Certificate Apostille

Do you need an apostille on a death certificate issued from the United States? Death certificates are generally issued from the County or State’s office. This document will bear the official signature of the acting official who signed it and will be printed on special paper with a raised seal (Embossed). When the State is presented with your document, they will review it for authenticity and issue an apostille for the country that is requesting your documents. Currently, there are over 100 countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

The first step is to call, email or chat with us. Our office is open Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions. We currently process for all 50 States including the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) and all Consulate and Embassy offices located throughout the United States. We have seven apostille offices located in major cities to help in completing your documents quickly.  Most countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention do not require Embassy or Consulate legalization.  If the Country is not a member, additional steps will be requires to complete your documents.

State Jurisdictions

Why do I need an apostille on a death certificate?

There are many reasons why this document requires an apostille.  The most common reason is to transfer real property from the deceased person to the living heir.  For example, from the father to the son and or from the father to the daughter.  Without the apostille, the country requesting this document will not believe it’s legitimate.  If you want to prove to another country that this person has passed away, you must obtain an apostille from the State’s office.  For example: A California death certificates issued by the County Clerk can only be apostilled from the State of California.

Do I have to mail you the original death certificate?

Yes, the State’s office will not accept copies.  In order for the State to authenticate the document, it must be a certified or original copy issued directly from the State or the County.  If you don’t have the certified copy or original, you can order one through VitalCheck.com

We recommend that you contact us before you mail-in your documents for verification.  Not every document we receive qualifies for an apostille; even documents recently issued.  We will do our best to answer your questions and verify your documents with the State once we receive it.  If the State rejects your documents, we will provide you step-by-step instructions on how to order new certified copies.  You can also order a more recent certified copy by visiting: http://www.vitalcheck.com . We are unable to obtain documents on your behalf. The County and State will only allow certain individuals to obtain your documents.

International Apostille Services, Inc. is the leader in document authentication services. We process documents from all 50 U.S. States including documents issued by the U.S. Federal Government.

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Saudi Arabia Embassy & Consulate Attestation

Saudi Arabia Document Attestation CertificationThe country of Saudi Arabia has one Embassy in Washington, D.C. and three consulate offices; Los Angeles – California, Houston – Texas, and New York.

Legalizing documents for Saudi Arabia is a multi-step process. The first step is certifying your document with the State. Certifying a document for Saudi Arabia is different than an Apostille. Because Saudi Arabia is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, your documents will also require U.S. Department of State legalization in Washington, D.C. and Embassy or Consulate legalization. Saudi Arabia Document Legalization

For example, if your documents are originating from New York (Diploma, Marriage Certificate, Corporate documents, Commercial Invoices, Shipping documents, etc…), you will need New York Department of State certification, U.S. Department of State Certification, and Saudi Arabia Embassy legalization. Our office in New York and Washington, D.C. have the expertise to complete your documents quickly.

The most common documents we certify and legalize for Saudi Arabia are:
Diplomas
Transcripts
Commercial Invoices
Power of Attorney
Authorization of Agent
Marriage License
Certificate of Origin
FBI Background Check
and more!

On average, we can complete your documents in 2-3 weeks.

Here are the jurisdictions for the Embassy and each of the three Consulates. At this present time, we are processing all documents through the Embassy except for documents originating from the Los Angeles Saudi Arabia Consulate jurisdiction.

Washington, D.C. Saudi Arabia Embassy Jurisdiction (Processed through Washington DC Embassy):
Jurisdiction: Alabama, Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Washington DC, and Maryland

Los Angeles Saudi Arabia Consulate (Processed through Los Angeles Consulate):
Jurisdiction: Arizona, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Hawaii, Washington State, Wyoming, and Utah

Houston, Texas Saudi Arabia Consulate (Processed through Washington DC Embassy):
Jurisdiction: Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Texas, South Dakota, North Dakota, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Illinois

New York Saudi Arabia Consulate (Processed through Washington DC Embassy):
Jurisdiction: Indiana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York

International Apostille Services, Inc. is the leader in document authentication services. We process documents from all 50 U.S. States including documents issued by the U.S. Federal Government.

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FBI Apostille Background Check

FBI Background Check ApostilleObtaining an apostille on an FBI background check doesn’t have to be a challenge. We’re here to help!  At International Apostille Services, Inc., we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille from the United States Federal Government.

The first step is to contact an FBI approved Channeler.  Once you receive the FBI background check, go ahead and mail it to our Washington, D.C. office for processing.  The processing time is only four business days and we do provide FedEx 1 – 2 days return shipping.

Are you another country?  We first recommend that you contact the FBI approved channeler who will provide you step-by-step instructions.  You can request a digital background check to be emailed to you instead of the hard-copy by regular mail.  To save time and money, you can forward the digital copy to us and we will submit your document to the US Department of State in Washington, D.C. for the apostille.

We have provided an informational video that helps explain the process.

International Apostille Services, Inc. is the leader in document authentication services. We process documents from all 50 U.S. States including documents issued by the U.S. Federal Government.

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