Embassy Legalization

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Apostille

January 1, 2020 by admin

Do you need to apostille your documents for a country who is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)? Have you been told to certify and legalize your documents through one of the GCC countries in Washington, D.C.?

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq. Its member states include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates UAE. Iraq is currently not a member. The unified economic agreement between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council was signed on November 11, 1981. These countries are often referred to as “the GCC states” or “Gulf countries“.

Please note that Oman and Bahrain are members of the Hague Apostille Convention but we can still legalize documents for these two countries through their respective Embassies in Washington, D.C.

At International Apostille, we take the guesswork out of certifying, legalizing, and attesting your documents for any of the GCC Countries. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

Here is an illustration to help explain the process:

Document attestation and legalization for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates is a multi-step process. These steps consist of State certification, US Department of State certification, and Embassy or Consulate legalization.

Certifying and legalizing documents 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 or email: support@internationalapostille.com

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Single Status for Vietnam

December 16, 2019 by admin

Are you planning to get married in Vietnam? Do you need a document that states you are currently not married (Single Status Affidavit)?

Vietnam is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention (Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents). Documents being sent to this country require State, U.S. Department of State, and Vietnam Embassy legalization. This three step process is necessary in order for the country of Vietnam to accept your documents.

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

Here is an illustration to help explain the process:

Some countries may also refer to a single status as:

No Record of Marriage
Certificate of Freedom to Marry
Certificate of No Impediment for Marriage
Certificate of No Record – Marriage
Affidavit of Single Status
Affidavit of Marriageability
Certificate of No Public Record

Here is an example of a single status affidavit:

The first step is to contact the local County Clerk’s office to request a document that states you are currently not married (AKA: Single Status). Some County Clerk offices may refer to this document as a “no record of marriage” instead of a “single status”. Most all County Clerk offices can provide you this document so please be sure to speak to a supervisor if you are told otherwise. A document issued from the County Clerk’s office does not require notarization.

If the County Clerk is unable to assist you and you are in the United States, you can use the sample above to write your own single status affidavit. Basically, you are writing a sworn statement stating that you are currently not married to another person in the United States. Be sure to have this document signed and notarized before you mail it in to our office with our order forms. You should also check with the people requesting your single status if they will accept a sworn affidavit directly from you.

If you are outside of the United States, the local US Embassy or US Consulate office should be able to assist you in completing a single status and also having it signed and notarized. Because you will be visiting U.S. Federal Government office, this document can then only be certified through our Washington DC apostille office.

Here is an example of US Embassy or US Consulate Single Status Affidavit:

Legalizing a single status for Vietnam 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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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.

Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
Email: Oman@internationalapostille.com
Embassy Fee: Call for quote

Here is an illustration to help you get a better idea:

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!

Quick Link: Oman Apostille

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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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Washington DC Apostille

October 27, 2019 by admin

Do you need to apostille your documents through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington D.C.? Do you have Federal Court issued documents that you need authenticated through the Department of Justice? Do you have a birth, marriage, or death certificate from the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)?

At International Apostille, we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents through our office in Washington, D.C.. We can apostille all U.S. Federal documents including: FBI background checks, Social Security Income and Benefits Statements, U.S. Federal District Court documents, IRS Form 6166, Federal Tax returns, Petition for Name Change, USDA, FDA, Patent and Trademarks, National Archives, and more! We can also apostille documents originating from the District of Columbia including birth, marriage, death, and certified divorce decrees.

The US Department of State – Office of Authentications will attach an apostille for countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention and a certificate for countries who are not. For countries who are not members, we can also certify and legalize your documents through the Embassy or Consulate office.

We can handle it all! No job is too big or too small!

Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C.

Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.

Processing time: 1-2 business days through the Secretary of D.C. or
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

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!

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