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Apostille and consular Legalization of foreign documents

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    • Apostille from Hungary
    • Consular legalization from the Vatican
    • Apostille from Cyprus
  • Apostille and consular legalization from Asia
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    • Apostille en Azerbaïdjan
    • Apostille from Bahrain
    • Consular legalization from Bangladesh
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    • Apostille from Mongolia
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    • Consular legalization from North Korea
    • Apostille from Oman
    • Consular legalization from East Timor
    • Consular legalization from the State of Palestine
    • Apostille from Philippines
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    • Apostille from the United States Virgin Islands
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  • Frequently asked questions about apostille and consular legalization

Schmidt & Schmidt offers you a qualified Hague apostille service for your public documents issued in North, South and Central America in accordance with the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents as well as the consular legalization of your documents issued in the states that have not yet acceded to the Convention.

The apostille is a stamp of a rectangular shape. The heading "Apostille (Convention de la Haye du 5 octobre 1961)" written in French is a necessary requirement for the apostille's validity. The Hague apostille confirms the authenticity of the signature, the position in which the signer has acted, and the authenticity of the seal or stamp with which the document is attested. Each apostille is registered and contains the issuance date and a unique number. In each country the apostille is issued by competent authorities designated for each document type.

The apostille has to be obtained in the country that has issued your document. You can find the detailed information about the country-specific requirements for the apostillization in the country information sections.

Almost all countries of the Americas are the members of the 1961 Apostille Convention. For non-members of the Convention (ex. Canada), public documents are subject to the consular legalization. This procedure implies the certification of the document's validity first, by the corresponding ministry, then by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and lastly, by the consulate of the document's state of destination. The document will be valid exclusively in the country whose consulate has legalized it.

Country information

Apostille from Anguilla
Anguilla
Apostille from Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda
Apostille from Argentina
Argentina
Apostille from Aruba
Aruba
Apostille from Bahamas
Bahamas
Apostille from Barbados
Barbados
Apostille from Belize
Belize
Apostille from Bermuda
Bermuda
Apostille from Bolivia
Bolivia
Apostille from Bonaire
Bonaire
Apostille from Brazil
Brazil
Apostille from BVI
British Virgin Islands
Legalization in Canada
Canada
Apostille from Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands
Apostille from Chile
Chile
Apostille from Colombia
Colombia
Apostille from Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Legalization in Cuba
Cuba
Apostille from Curaçao
Curaçao
Apostille from Dominica
Dominica
Apostille from Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Apostille from Ecuador
Ecuador
Apostille from El Salvador
El Salvador
Apostille from the Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands
Apostille from French Guyana
French Guiana
Consular legalization from Greenland
Greenland
Apostille from Grenada
Grenada
Apostille from Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Apostille from Guatemala
Guatemala
Apostille from Guyana
Guyana
Consular legalization in Haiti
Haiti
Apostille from Honduras
Honduras
Consular legalization in Jamaica
Jamaica
Apostille from Martinique
Martinique
Apostille from Mexico
Mexico
Apostille from Montserrat
Montserrat
Apostille from Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Apostille from Panama
Panama
Apostille from Paraguay
Paraguay
Apostille from Peru
Peru
Apostille from Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Apostille from Saba
Saba
Apostille from Saint Barthélemy
Saint-Barthélemy
Apostille from Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Apostille from Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia
Apostille from Saint Martin
Saint Martin
Apostille from Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Apostille from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Apostille from Suriname
Suriname
Apostille from Sint Eustatius
Sint Eustatius
Apostille from Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten
Apostille from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Apostille from Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Apostille from Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands
Apostille from the USA
United States of America
Apostille from US Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands
Apostille from Uruguay
Uruguay
Apostille from Venezuela
Venezuela

South America – MERCOSUR

MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market) is a regional economic community that promotes the free movement of people, goods, and services among its member states. As part of the integration process, several multilateral and bilateral agreements have been concluded to simplify the exchange of public documents.

Within the MERCOSUR area, specific agreements are in place to facilitate the cross-border use of public documents. These agreements partially replace the Hague Apostille or eliminate the need for consular legalization altogether.

No legalization within the MERCOSUR area

According to Decision No. 03/02 of the Common Market Council (CMC), public documents issued by authorities of one MERCOSUR member state are valid in the other member states without requiring an apostille or consular legalization.

Requirements:

  • The document must be issued by a recognized government authority.
  • The original signature and seal must be present.
  • If the language differs from that of the receiving country, a certified or sworn translation may be required.

No translation in migration procedures

Under Decision No. 44/00 of the CMC, administrative documents used in the context of migration procedures do not require translation, provided there is no doubt about their content.

Example: An Argentine birth certificate does not need to be legalized or translated for a Brazilian residence application.

These special regulations within the MERCOSUR region demonstrate how regional cooperation can significantly reduce the administrative burden associated with the use of public documents. However, it remains essential to consider the applicable national rules in each case—especially when dealing with bilateral agreements or specific regulations of individual states such as Brazil.

Price of apostille and consular legalization of documents from abroad

We offer a wide range of services and supplies related to the legalization of documents to suit all your needs. If you have a tight budget or need to have your documents legalized in record time, we can find a suitable solution. The deadline begins with the receipt of your documents.

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The following documents can be legalized with an apostille and consular legalization:

Personal documents

Personal documents

  • Marriage, birth and death certificates, certificates of no impediment to marriage, single status certificates
  • Certificates of good conduct
  • Police or FBI Certificates of Lack of a Criminal Record
  • Adoption certificates
  • Divorce decrees and other court documents
  • Powers of attorney, certificates of inheritance and all documents issued or certified by a notary public
Educational documents

Educational documents

  • High school diplomas
  • University Degree Certificates
  • Transcripts of records
  • Additional certificates from schools or universities
Commercial Documents

Commercial Documents

  • Extracts from the commercial register
  • Real estate extracts
  • Bills
  • Bank statements
  • Securities Purchase Agreements
  • Vehicle registration documents
  • ISO and Free Sales Certificates
Medical Documents

Medical Documents

  • Certificates of good standing
  • Medical Opinions
  • Notifications of illness
  • Other medical documents

Members of the Apostille Convention

Apostille and consular Legalization of foreign documents

A

  • Albania
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan

B

  • Bahamas
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Bahrain
  • Belarus
  • Belize
  • Belgium
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Burundi

C

  • China
  • Colombia
  • Kosovo
  • Costa Rica
  • Cyprus

D

  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic

E

  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador

F

  • Fiji
  • Philippines
  • Finland
  • France

G

  • Guyana
  • Guatemala
  • Germany
  • Honduras
  • Grenada
  • Greece
  • Georgia

H

  • Croatia

I

  • Israel
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Iceland
  • Spain
  • Italy

J

  • Jamaica
  • Japan

K

  • Kazakhstan
  • Canada
  • Cape Verde
  • Kyrgyzstan

L

  • Latvia
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Lithuania
  • Liechtenstein
  • Luxembourg

M

  • Mauritius
  • Malawi
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Morocco
  • Mexico
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia

N

  • Namibia
  • Netherlands
  • Nicaragua
  • Niue
  • New Zealand
  • Norway

O

  • Oman
  • Cook Islands

P

  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal

R

  • Republic of Moldova
  • Russia
  • Romania
  • Rwanda

S

  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • North Macedonia
  • Seychelles
  • Senegal
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Serbia
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Suriname
  • United States

T

  • Tajikistan
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey

U

  • Uzbekistan
  • Ukraine
  • Uruguay

Y

  • South Africa
  • South Korea

Z

  • Montenegro
  • Czech Republic
  • Chile

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1. Send us your request online

Send us a request with a copy of your documents by email or via a special form on the website. We will examine your documents and let you know whether legalization is possible, as well as information on the costs and conditions of the procedure. We will need some time to complete the initial review. We will contact you as soon as we have all the necessary information.

2. Send us the documents and make the payment

2. Send us the documents and make the payment

It is not necessary to make an appointment or visit our office. Simply send us your documents by courier service and pay the amount due online. If necessary, we are always ready to answer further questions by e-mail or telephone.

3. Wait

3. Wait

The legalization of documents will take some time. Our experts work quickly and efficiently because they know their stuff well. As soon as the documents are ready, we will inform you.

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4. Receive your documents

As soon as the documents are legalized, we will send them to you by courier service worldwide. Our company also offers you translation services.

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What is an apostille?

What is an apostille? Why do I need an apostille? How do I get an apostille? - Our video will explain everything you need to know about the apostille. If you have a document that needs to be certified with an apostille for use abroad, Schmidt and Schmidt will assist you! We provide apostille services in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Frequently asked questions about Legalization and Apostille

1. What is legalization of documents and what is it needed for?

Legalization of a document is a process, which allows to legitimate the document issued in one country for its usage in another. It means, if you want to submit a document, issued in one country, to authorities in a target country, the document must primarily prove its authenticity. Legalization confirms the authority of the issuing official as well as an authenticity of his signature and seal. Legalization is needed for official non-commercial documents.

2. How can the document be legalized for another country?

There are following procedures of legalization of documents:
  • Consular legalization
  • Apostille (a simplified procedure of legalization)
  • Legalization of documents by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Consular legalization applies to countries, that have not signed the Hague Convention of 1961, which implemented a law about the procedure of apostille (a lot of European countries are member states of this convention). Legalization of documents through the Chamber of Commerce is carried out in relation to commercial documents (contracts, invoices etc).

3. Is the legalization of the document always required?

No, not always. In some cases, countries can make bi- or multilateral agreements that completely revoke legalization of documents for their recognition in the member countries. For example, a CIEC convention from 1976 or bilateral treaties between Germany and Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Luxemburg, Austria and Switzerland.
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When foreign documents have to be presented to local authorities, a certified translation is required. These documents therefore must be translated and signed by a sworn translator and then certified by a notary, court or any other authority.

We work with qualified sworn translators and offer you certified translations of various documents such as contracts, extracts from commercial registers, court decisions and certificates into various languages.

The certified translations we offer will be recognized in more than 100 countries.

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Procurement of documents worldwide

It often happens that personal documents are lost or damaged. Current copies of these documents are also sometimes required. In this case it is necessary to obtain documents again. Our service allows you to obtain documents remotely in more than 100 countries around the world. We can also legalize documents and deliver them by courier anywhere in the world.

Duplicate birth, marriage, name change, divorce or death certificates may be required to register a marriage abroad, register a newborn child, obtain citizenship or inheritance, data to apply for a pension confirm opening bank accounts and handling other bureaucratic matters.

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U.S. Apostille in Texas: How to Legalize Documents in 2025
U.S. Apostille in Texas: How to Legalize Documents in 2025

In Texas, USA, the procedure for getting documents apostilled will change starting August 5, 2025. This update comes from the official website of the Texas Secretary of State.

Polina Kalacheva
03 August 2025
Entry into Force of TR EAEU 048 on Energy Efficiency Postponed Again
Entry into Force of TR EAEU 048 on Energy Efficiency Postponed Again

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Council has once again postponed the entry into force of the technical regulation TR EAEU 048/2019 “On Requirements for the Energy Efficiency of Energy-Consuming Devices”.

Marina Weger
22 July 2025
Apostille services in Arizona: document certification guide for 2025
Apostille services in Arizona: document certification guide for 2025

The authorities of Arizona (USA) have updated the guidelines for apostilling documents. The relevant changes are posted on the official website of the Arizona Secretary of State.

Polina Kalacheva
21 July 2025
Bermuda’s Apostille Authority сhanges address
Bermuda’s Apostille Authority сhanges address

The Parliamentary Registry Office of Bermuda has relocated. The announcement was published in the Bernews outlet.

Polina Kalacheva
18 July 2025

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Alexej Schmidt

Alexej Schmidt

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Andrej Schmidt

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Dr. Olga Kylina, LL.M.

Dr. Olga Kylina, LL.M.

Senior consultant, head of legal services department
Marina Weger

Marina Weger

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Valeria Nikolaeva

Valeria Nikolaeva

Senior consultant
Anna Khan

Anna Khan

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