An Apostille is simply the name for a specialized certificate issued by the State. The Apostille is attached to your original document to verify the signature is legitimate and authentic so it will be accepted in one of the other Hague Apostille Member Countries. Here is typically what’s included in a Apostille:
Country … [country name] This public document
has been signed by … [name]
acting in the capacity of … [function]
bears the seal/stamp of … [authority] certified
at … [location]
the … [date]
by … [name]
No … [apostille registration number]
Seal/stamp … [of the authority giving the apostille]
Signature … [signature of authority giving the apostille]
We have provided an example of every U.S. and Federal apostille. Choose your State to view an example of an apostille:
The US Federal Government can also issue an Apostille:
US Department of State
