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What is an apostille?Guide

What is an apostille?

Reviewed November 2026State or federal apostille: which one do you need?Guide

State or federal apostille: which one do you need?

Reviewed November 2026How to get an apostille in the United StatesGuide

How to get an apostille in the United States

Reviewed November 2026Apostille vs. authentication vs. legalizationGuide

Apostille vs. authentication vs. legalization

Reviewed November 2026How much does an apostille cost?Guide

How much does an apostille cost?

Reviewed November 2026How long does an apostille take?Guide

How long does an apostille take?

Reviewed November 2026

Does an apostille expire?

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Florida state capitolFlorida

Florida apostille

Fee $10 · Reviewed November 2026California state capitolCalifornia

California apostille

Fee $20 · Reviewed November 2026
Texas state capitolTexas

Texas apostille

Fee $15 · Reviewed November 2026New York state capitolNew York

New York apostille

Fee $10 · Reviewed November 2026New Jersey state capitolNew Jersey

New Jersey apostille

Fee $25 · Reviewed November 2026Georgia state capitolGeorgia

Georgia apostille

Fee $3 · Reviewed November 2026

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Birth certificate

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Marriage certificate

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Death certificate

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Divorce decree

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Single-status affidavit

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Power of attorney

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Diploma / degree certificate

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Academic transcript

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FBI Background CheckFederal

FBI Background Check

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DD-214 Military Records

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IRS Form 6166

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Countries

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MexicoApostille

Mexico

In force 14 August 1995
ItalyApostille

Italy

In force 11 February 1978SpainApostille

Spain

In force 25 September 1978

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Apostille Convention enters into force for Vietnam; consular legalization ends for most documentsNews

Apostille Convention enters into force for Vietnam; consular legalization ends for most documents

11 September 2026