Nationwide Apostille & Authentication Services
Why choose maaps?
When navigating international legal processes, understanding apostilles and authentications is crucial. At MAAPS, we specialize in providing clear, comprehensive guidance on these essential documents to streamline your legal and administrative procedures.
But first, an apostille is a form attached to your US document that verifies the authenticity of the seals and signatures. This legal formality is most commonly used when submitting documents to foreign countries. There are two types of apostilles: Hague and Non-Hague.
The Hague Apostille is a certification process used to authenticate documents for international use between member countries of the Hague Convention of 1961. This convention simplifies the authentication of documents, eliminating the need for further legalization. If your document is destined for a country that is a member of the Hague Convention, an apostille is typically the only requirement for recognition. Visit list of Hague Convention member countries below.
For countries not part of the Hague Convention, a different process is required: a Non-Hague Apostille certification process. Documents intended for these nations must undergo a more extensive legalization process, often involving multiple steps. This includes obtaining a certification from local authorities, followed by an authentication from the country's consulate or embassy. The procedure ensures that documents are recognized and valid in non-Hague countries, but can be more complex and time-consuming compared to the straightforward Hague Apostille. At MAAPS, we offer expert assistance in both Hague and non-Hague apostille processes – including language translation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Arabic. Whether you're dealing with a straightforward Hague Apostille or need guidance through the multi-step authentication for non-Hague countries, our experienced team ensures that your documents are properly prepared and authenticated for international use. Let us handle the complexities so you can focus on your core business. Contact us today to learn how we can support your international legal needs.
But first, an apostille is a form attached to your US document that verifies the authenticity of the seals and signatures. This legal formality is most commonly used when submitting documents to foreign countries. There are two types of apostilles: Hague and Non-Hague.
The Hague Apostille is a certification process used to authenticate documents for international use between member countries of the Hague Convention of 1961. This convention simplifies the authentication of documents, eliminating the need for further legalization. If your document is destined for a country that is a member of the Hague Convention, an apostille is typically the only requirement for recognition. Visit list of Hague Convention member countries below.
For countries not part of the Hague Convention, a different process is required: a Non-Hague Apostille certification process. Documents intended for these nations must undergo a more extensive legalization process, often involving multiple steps. This includes obtaining a certification from local authorities, followed by an authentication from the country's consulate or embassy. The procedure ensures that documents are recognized and valid in non-Hague countries, but can be more complex and time-consuming compared to the straightforward Hague Apostille. At MAAPS, we offer expert assistance in both Hague and non-Hague apostille processes – including language translation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Arabic. Whether you're dealing with a straightforward Hague Apostille or need guidance through the multi-step authentication for non-Hague countries, our experienced team ensures that your documents are properly prepared and authenticated for international use. Let us handle the complexities so you can focus on your core business. Contact us today to learn how we can support your international legal needs.
hague convention member countries
AlbaniaAndorraAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijan
BahamasBahrainBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurundi
CanadaCape VerdeChileChina, People's Republic of(Including Hong Kong & Macao Special Administrative Regions)ColombiaCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCyprusCzech Republic
DenmarkDominicaDominican Republic
EcuadorEl SalvadorEstonia
FijiFinlandFrance
DenmarkDominicaDominican Republic
EcuadorEl SalvadorEstonia
FijiFinlandFrance
GeorgiaGermanyGreeceGrenadaGuatemalaGuyana
HondurasHungary
IcelandIndiaIndonesiaIrelandIsraelItaly
JapanJamaica
KazakhstanKorea, Republic ofKosovoKyrgyzstan
LatviaLesothoLiberiaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourg
MalawiMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMexicoMoldova, Republic ofMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMorocco
NamibiaNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNiueNorth Macedonia, Republic ofNorway
HondurasHungary
IcelandIndiaIndonesiaIrelandIsraelItaly
JapanJamaica
KazakhstanKorea, Republic ofKosovoKyrgyzstan
LatviaLesothoLiberiaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourg
MalawiMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMexicoMoldova, Republic ofMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMorocco
NamibiaNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNiueNorth Macedonia, Republic ofNorway
Oman
PakistanPalauPanamaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugal
RomaniaRussian FederationRwanda
Saint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSouth AfricaSpainSurinameSwazilandSwedenSwitzerland
TajikistanTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkey
UkraineUnited Kingdom of Great Britainand Northern IrelandUruguayUzbekistan
VanuatuVenezuela
PakistanPalauPanamaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugal
RomaniaRussian FederationRwanda
Saint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSouth AfricaSpainSurinameSwazilandSwedenSwitzerland
TajikistanTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkey
UkraineUnited Kingdom of Great Britainand Northern IrelandUruguayUzbekistan
VanuatuVenezuela
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For individuals or Businesses
List of documents we apostille and Authenticate
- Marriage certificates
- Death certificates
- Birth certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Single status affidavits
- Power of attorney
- Wills
- Car titles
- Adoption dossier
- FBI records
- Criminal history reports
- Any notarized document
- Certificates of good standing
- Certificates of incorporation
- Certificates of origin
- Power of attorney
- Hiring documents
- Company invoices
- Other business documents High school
- GED
- College diplomas
- Report cards
- Other various school records
Fees for services
Standard turnaround:Hague: $300 - 1/2 weeksNon-Hague: $600 6-8 weeks
Rush Turnaround:Hague: $450 <1 weekNon-Hague: $750 <6 weeks
Same Day:Hague: $650 <3-4 daysNon-Hague: $950 < 4-5 weeks
Same Day:Hague: $650 <3-4 daysNon-Hague: $950 < 4-5 weeks
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