Apostille Services

Alpine Notary assists individuals and businesses with preparing documents that require an apostille for use in foreign countries.

An apostille certifies the authenticity of a notarized document so it can be recognized internationally under the Hague Apostille Convention.

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What Is an Apostille?

An apostille is an official certificate issued by the California Secretary of State that verifies the authenticity of a notarized document. Apostilles are commonly required when documents originating in the United States need to be used in another country.

The apostille confirms the legitimacy of the notary’s signature and seal so the document can be accepted by foreign governments and institutions.

Common Documents Requiring Apostille

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Powers of attorney
• Affidavits
• Corporate documents
• School transcripts and diplomas
• Adoption paperwork
• Business agreements