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What Is an Apostille?

  • Writer: Shannon Beane
    Shannon Beane
  • Jun 1
  • 1 min read

An Apostille is a special certificate used between countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. It confirms that:

  • The signature on your document is genuine

  • The person who signed (such as a notary or public official) is real and properly authorized

  • The seal or stamp on the document is valid

Think of it as an extra layer of international verification. It does not change the content of your document. Instead, it tells foreign authorities, “This document is official and can be trusted.”

 
 
 

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