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Apostille Certificate of Naturalization

July 29, 2023 by admin

Do you need to apostille your Certificate of Naturalization.

A Certificate of Naturalization is a U.S. Federal Government document issued by Homeland Security (U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services) and can only be apostilled through our office in Washington, D.C. This document cannot be notarized, copy certified, nor processed through any Secretary of State office. All U.S. Federal documents are processed in Washington, D.C. and through the Department of State.

At National Apostille we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your Certificate of Naturalization. We can process a Certificate of Naturalization issued by the U.S. Federal Government through our Washington D.C. apostille office.

A Certificate of Naturalization is a document issued by United States Federal Government as proof of a person having obtained U.S. citizenship through naturalization (a legal process of obtaining a new nationality). If you do not have a copy of your Certificate of Naturalization, please contact the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

If your Certificate of Naturalization is older than 20 years, you will need to contact the local US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office to certify the copy of your document on Form G-24. Once certified, go ahead and mail in the copy with our Washington DC order forms. We have provided instructions on how to certify a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization older than 20 years here: Certificate of Naturalization USCIS Form G-24 apostille

If your Certificate of Naturalization is issued within the past twenty years, go ahead and mail the original to our Washington DC office for processing with our Washington DC apostille order forms.

Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
Email: WashingtonDC@internationalapostille.com

Obtaining an apostille on a Certificate of Naturalization can be complicated and time-consuming. 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!

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.

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Driver’s License Apostille

July 29, 2023 by admin

Do you need to apostille a driver’s license? Are you looking for information on how to apostille a driver’s license?

The most popular countries we apostille a driver’s license for are South Korea, Portugal, Costa Rica, and India. For South Korea and Portugal, you may be able to swap out your license for a foreign driver’s license which may save you time and money.

For most people who need to apostille a color copy of their license, the purpose is to prove residency in the United States. For example, the country of India may ask for you to apostille a color copy of your driver’s license to prove that you are a resident of the United States.

We can apostille a driver’s license issued from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. For countries who are non-members of the Hague Apostille Convention, we can also process your driver’s license through the U.S. Department of State and the Embassy or Consulate office (legalization process).

Step 1: The first step is to find a notary near you who will be able to assist in notarizing a color copy of your driver’s license. In order for the notary to notarize your signature, you will need to write the following statement on the color copy: “I certify that this true copy of my driver license”. Please sign under your statement, print your name, and date the document. The notary will then include the notarial wording, signature, and notary seal/stamp. In some states, a notary may also certify the copy without your signature.

Please note that a driver’s license issued from the State of California must also be notarized in California and receive the California apostille. Please be sure to notarize your driver license in the state of issue.

Step 2: Mail in the original notarized color copy of your driver’s license with our order forms for processing.

Obtaining an apostille on a notarized color copy of a driver’s license can be complicated and time-consuming. 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!

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.

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Travel Consent Apostille

July 26, 2023 by admin

Are you looking to apostille a Travel Consent Letter?

National Apostille streamlines the process of obtaining an apostille for your notarized travel consent letter in all 50 states and Washington DC.

The purpose of signing a travel consent letter is to allow your minor child to travel outside of the country with another person (Example: Father, Mother, Grandparents, Aunt, Uncle, etc..). You can obtain a travel consent letter from the airline, travel agency, or you can find a sample online.

The letter will need to state that you are giving permission to one or more people to take your child outside of the country. The letter should include travel dates, your name, the name of the child, the person the child will travel with, the country the child will travel too, passport numbers, and the return date. You will want to put as much information as possible include airline information.

The travel consent letter will need to be signed and notarized by the person giving permission. Once the document has been notarized, it can then be mailed in to our office for processing.

Frequently Asked Questions for a travel consent letter:

Q: Do you have a sample of a travel consent letter?

A: Airlines and cruise ships can provide samples, or you can find one online.

Q: Why do I need to apostille the travel consent letter?

A: It’s a requirement for allowing your child to travel abroad. Both parents may need to provide permission based on the travel arrangement.

Q: Can I apostille a travel consent letter notarized in a different state?

A: No, you can only apostille the letter in the state where it was signed and notarized. If multiple states are involved, each requires its own apostille.

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!

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.

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

DD 214 US Military Apostille

July 25, 2023 by admin

Do you need to apostille form DD 214?

Are you planning to retire in a foreign country (Example: Philippines)?

The DD Form 214 is a document issued by The Defense Department to military veterans, which identifies their condition of discharge.

Contained within the DD Form 214 is vital information often required for verifying military service, such as for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations. The information includes:

Date and place of entry into military active duty.
Home address at the time of entry.
Date and place of release from military active duty.
Home address after separation.
Last military duty assignment and rank.
Military job specialty.
Military education.
Decorations, medals, badges, citations, and campaign awards received.
Total creditable service.
Foreign service credited.

Most individuals and employers look for an “Honorable Discharge” in line 24’s “Character of Service” on the DD Form 214. This type of discharge is crucial for eligibility for various veteran benefits offered by federal, state, and sometimes even local governments.

To obtain a copy of a Veteran’s DD Form 214 please contact the National Archives.

Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government (DD214) are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.. Our office in Washington, D.C. can apostille this document.

Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
Email: WashingtonDC@internationalapostille.com

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.

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Mexico Apostille

July 8, 2023 by admin

Do you require apostille services for documents originating from the United States and intended for use in Mexico? Additionally, do you need to apostille a power of attorney specifically for Mexico?

We specialize in providing apostille services for various documents destined for Mexico. The most commonly apostilled documents for Mexico include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, FBI background checks, and notarized powers of attorney.

If you are planning to obtain dual-citizenship with Mexico, it is necessary to apostille your birth certificate.

Mexico is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, which means that any official document intended for use in Mexico must have an apostille from the Secretary of State’s office. We can assist in processing documents issued by all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Federal Government for use in Mexico.

The Hague Apostille Convention aims to simplify the authentication process for universal recognition of documents. An apostille certifies the authority or official who signed your documents.

Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
Email: Mexico@internationalapostille.com

If you need to apostille an FBI background check specifically for use in Mexico, we can assist you with that as well. You can find more information here: FBI background check apostille for Mexico

Please note that we can only assist with documents originating from or notarized within the United States and intended for use in another country. If your documents originated from Mexico, such as birth, marriage, death, or divorce certificates, you will need to contact the relevant competent authority in Mexico to obtain the necessary assistance.

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.

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.