What are the most common questions about embassy document legalization services?
Our embassy document legalization frequently asked questions (FAQs) answer common questions about legalizing and attesting documents for countries that are not members of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
Find answers about state and federal authentication requirements, foreign embassy and consulate legalization, document requirements, processing times, pricing, ordering, shipping, and hiring Apostille Texas to rush your documents.
For non-Hague countries, your documents generally must first be authenticated at the state level, federal level, or both, depending on the document and destination country.
After the required authentication is completed, the documents can then be submitted to the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate in the United States for legalization or attestation. Choose a question below for a clear written answer and step-by-step video guidance.
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