Apostille Documents Services in the United States
Notaria Latina is your trusted partner in managing the Hague Apostille on documents issued in the United States. We specialize in the international validation of documents, ensuring their full legal validity in countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention.
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Who is it for? Citizens, residents and companies who need to apostille documents in the United States and use them abroad.
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Where do we operate? We offer our apostille services from our offices in Florida, New Jersey, Queens (New York), and Manhattan (New York), guaranteeing an efficient and certified process.
Types of documents we apostille
At Notaria Latina we manage the apostille of a wide variety of public and notarized documents, including:
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Personal Documents: Birth, marriage or death certificates.
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Academic Documents: Diplomas, academic transcripts and degrees.
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Legal/Business Documents: Powers of Attorney, Contracts, and corporate documents.
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Translations: The translation can also be apostilled when applicable.
Latin American Countries that Require Apostille (Hague Convention)
If you need to use documents issued in the United States in any of the following Latin American countries, you will require the Hague Apostille to guarantee their full legal validity:
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Dominican Republic
Uruguay
Venezuela
What is needed to apostille a document?
The fundamental requirement to apostille documents in the United States is to have the Original document. It is crucial that the document is correctly issued and, if it is a private document, it must have been notarized previously by a notary public.
How does the process work?
Our Apostille process is clear and consists of three to four essential steps:
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Receipt of the original document.
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Management of the process before the competent authority
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Delivery of the apostilled document.
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The translation can also be apostilled when applicable.
Delivery Times by Office
| Office | Express Service (Delivery) | Regular Service (Delivery) |
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Florida |
Delivery in 3 business days |
Delivery in minimum 20 business days |
New Jersey |
Delivery in 3 to 5 business days |
Delivery in maximum 20 business days |
Queens |
Delivery in 3 business days |
Delivery in minimum 20 business days |
Manhattan |
Delivery in maximum 4 business days |
Delivery in maximum 7 business days |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is a special seal that certifies that an important document (such as a certificate or diploma) is valid in other member countries of the Hague Convention. It simplifies international legal procedures.
2. What is apostilling a document used for?
It serves to guarantee the validity and authenticity of your document abroad without the need for additional legalization or translation procedures, streamlining legal and administrative processes.
3. In which Latin countries is the Apostille valid?
It is valid in member countries of the Hague Convention such as Argentina, Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, Mexico and the United States, among others.
4. What documents require an Apostille?
Apostille is needed on documents such as Diplomas, Birth/Marriage/Death Certificates, Powers of Attorney (General or Special), Contracts, Affidavits and Corporate Documents.
5. What other requirements might I need?
In some cases, prior certification from the competent authority, valid personal identification and payment of corresponding fees may be required.
6. Can a notary apostille a document in the United States?
Yes, Public Notaries are one of the qualified entities to assist with this process, provided you verify that the notary has this authority.
Do you need to apostille a document in the United States?
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