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Oman Embassy Attestation

November 30, 2019 by admin

Do you need Oman Embassy Attestation?

Oman is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. But, there may be times your contact in Oman will request your documents to also be attested by the Oman Embassy in Washington, D.C.

The process of attesting documents through the Embassy is a three step process (see illustration below). The first step usually involves certifying your documents at the state level. Unless your documents are issued by the U.S. Federal Government, your documents will need to be certified by the State before it can be certified by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The second step is to certify your documents through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.. The final step is to legalize your documents through the Oman Embassy in Washington, D.C.

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Email: Oman@internationalapostille.com
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Legalizing and attesting documents for Oman can be complicated and time-consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the legalization process and the unique requirements of this country. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

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Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions. Please call us at 1-888-810-4054 or email: support@internationalapostille.com

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Kuwait Embassy Legalization

November 22, 2019 by admin

Do you need Kuwait Embassy Legalization Services?

We provide Kuwait Embassy Legalization and Attestation Services.

The government of Kuwait has one Embassy in Washington, D.C. and one Consulate in Los Angeles. Depending on the US state your documents originate from, the jurisdiction may be the Embassy or the Consulate.

Certifying and legalizing documents for Kuwait is a three step process. Your documents will require State certification, US Department of State certification in Washington DC, and Embassy legalization.

For example, if your birth certificate originates from the State of New York, your document will require New York Department of State certification, Washington DC US Department of State certification, and Kuwait Embassy legalization.

Common documents we can certify for Kuwait are birth certificates, diplomas and transcripts, marriage certificate, death certificate, and more!

The Kuwait Embassy in Washington, D.C. has jurisdiction over the following States: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The Kuwait Consulate General in Los Angeles has jurisdiction over the following States: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington State, and Wyoming.

Legalizing and attesting documents for Kuwait can be complicated and time-consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the legalization process and the unique requirements of this country. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

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Criminal Background Check Apostille

November 12, 2019 by admin

Do you need to apostille your Criminal Background Check?

Every month, we apostille hundreds of FBI background checks through our Washington DC apostille office.

If you have not already obtained your FBI background check, the first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check. If the FBI Channeler is unable to help (Example: Non-US Citizen), please contact the FBI directly. We can provide you a list of recommended FBI Channelers and a direct link to the FBI website.

If you have received your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy) from the FBI Channeler or FBI, go ahead and email it to us with the completed FBI apostille order form and payment. If you have received your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC office with our order forms. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. It’s your choice.

A criminal background check originating from the FBI can be processed through our Washington DC office.

Processing time: 4 business days through the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. (Estimated)
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
Email: WashingtonDC@internationalapostille.com

The FBI background check apostille is the easiest way to obtain a national background check. If you also need to obtain a background check from the local police department, click here: Background Check Apostille

Here is an example of an FBI criminal background check (PDF Digital Copy) …

Here is an example of an FBI criminal background check (Hard Copy) …

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

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Social Security Apostille

November 9, 2019 by admin

Are you planning to retire in another country and need to apostille your Social Security Income and Benefits Statement? Do you need to prove to the foreign government that you meet their minimum monthly retirement income to obtain an extended or permanent Visa?

The most common reason why another country would ask you to apostille this document is to allow you extended or permanent stay in their country. By proving you are receiving a monthly stipend from the U.S. Federal Government, they will allow you to stay indefinitely. Most of our clients who request this document are planning to retire in or have already retired in the following countries: Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Colombia.

In order to apostille this document, you will need to contact the Social Security Administration and obtain a signed copy. You can either visit the closest Social Security office or you can obtain the letter from the SSA’s online website located here: http://www.ssa.gov/

Processing time: 4 business days (Estimated)
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
Email: WashingtonDC@internationalapostille.com

Download our order forms:
Washington DC Apostille Order Form (PDF Format)
Washington DC Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF Format)

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Florida Marriage Apostille

November 4, 2019 by admin

Do you need to apostille your Florida Marriage Certificate?

In the State of Florida, a marriage certificate is issued by the Circuit and County Courts in the County the marriage was filed in. In order to apostille this document, you will need to obtain a certified copy signed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The certified copy will also have a raised seal (Embossed) and a stamp from the Circuit and County Courts.

Here is an example of a color seal placed by the Miami- Dade Circuit and County Courts certifying the copy.

If you do not have a certified copy, please contact the Circuit and County Court for instructions on how to obtain a certified copy. Once you receive the certified copy, go ahead and mail it to our Miami, Florida office for processing. Our office in Florida can apostille all marriage certificates issued from all 67 Counties.

Documents originating from the State of Florida are processed directly from the Florida Secretary of State’s office. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the State of Florida.

Processing time: 5-7 business days (Estimated)
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
Email: Florida@internationalapostille.com

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