Salish Signatures offers
Apostille Facilitation
for your USA documents
needed abroad!
Apostille provides for authentication by a government agency, generally the
Secretary of State or
US Department of State,
attesting to your document's origin & legality.
This process is necessary for your documents to be used in foreign countries that participate in the
1961 Hague Convention.
If you are planning on getting married or living/retiring overseas, purchasing foreign property, starting an international business, studying or working abroad etc -
your USA originated documents will REQUIRE an Apostille to be recognized as valid in the receiving country.
We offer the convenience of Standard & Expedited Apostille services, along with special rates honoring our
USA Military & Veterans!
Additionally, we provide Notarial Signature/Seal verification &/or Document Translation (if needed), along with Embassy Legalization for your documents requiring authentication
for use in non-participating Hague Convention countries.
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Common USA documents requiring Apostille include - Domestic Adoption, Background Checks, Business Formations, Court Orders, Educational Transcripts, Employment Eligibility, Financial Verifications, International Property Purchases, Letters of Recommendation, Marriage Licenses & Divorce Decrees, Power of Attorney forms, Vital Records etc.​​
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Common Federal & Military documents requiring Apostille include - Adoption of an Internationally born child, Birth Certificates of USA Citizens born abroad, Federal Court Orders, DD214 forms, Dept of Defense DEERS Enrollment & ID Cards, Internal Revenue Service documents etc. ​
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​​​​How Apostille works:
* You provide your documents to us, including information on the state of origin & the country of destination - upon receipt, we'll review them for Apostille eligibility.
* If necessary, we provide notarization services - this certifies the document's signature.
* If necessary, we secure 3rd party Translation services - this may cost an additional fee.
* We provide your documents to the appropriate Apostille authority securely - via certified mail or in-person with the Secretary of State or US Department of State; additionally, we complete any required government forms & payment of all government fees on your behalf.
* We provide you with status updates regularly - government authority turn-around times may vary; however, we keep you notified every step of the way!
​* Once Apostille Certification is complete, we return your documents securely - often in person, otherwise via UPS or FedEx with tracking & signature delivery to ensure your receipt!