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Apostille for Business

Expanding your business internationally or entering into cross-border contracts requires properly authenticated corporate documents. Foreign governments, banks, and business registries need apostilled proof of your company's legal standing, authorization, and structure. Whether you are registering a subsidiary, opening a foreign bank account, or executing international agreements, we ensure your corporate documents are apostilled correctly and on time.

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Documents

Common Documents Needed

Articles of Incorporation
Certificates of Good Standing
Corporate Resolutions
Powers of Attorney
Bylaws and Operating Agreements
Board Meeting Minutes
Process

Step-by-Step Process

1

Identify Required Documents

Determine which corporate documents the foreign authority, bank, or business partner requires. Common requirements include articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, corporate resolutions, and powers of attorney.

2

Determine State or Federal Routing

Corporate documents are typically state-issued and processed through the Secretary of State in the state of incorporation or where the document was notarized. Some documents may need to be newly certified or re-issued before apostille.

3

Submit for Review

Upload your corporate documents through our portal. We verify that each document is properly certified, notarized (if required), and meets the formatting requirements of the issuing authority.

4

Process Apostille

We submit your documents to the appropriate state authority for apostille processing. Expedited processing is available for time-sensitive business transactions.

5

Ship to You

Completed apostilled documents are shipped to you or directly to your international office, attorney, or business partner with full tracking.

Destinations

Common Destination Countries

People commonly need apostilles for business purposes in these countries:

United Kingdom
Germany
Brazil
Mexico
Japan
China
Helpful Tips

Tips

Certificates of good standing may need to be recently issued (within 30-90 days) depending on the destination country's requirements.
Corporate resolutions and powers of attorney typically need to be notarized before they can be apostilled.
If you are opening a foreign bank account, the bank may have specific document requirements beyond what the government requires.
For multi-country expansion, you may need multiple apostilled sets of the same documents - plan accordingly.
Some states issue digital or electronic certifications that may not be accepted by all foreign authorities - verify format requirements in advance.
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Submit your documents online and we handle the entire apostille process - from document review to state or federal routing to shipping. We process business documents from all 50 states.

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Never mail your original documents

We process apostilles from a notarized true copy of your uploaded scan. Your birth certificate, diploma, or FBI report never leaves your hands, so it can never be lost in the mail.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about apostilling documents for business.

An apostille is a certificate issued by a designated U.S. authority (a Secretary of State) that authenticates a U.S. document for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

In most cases, no. You upload clear color scans of your documents through our secure portal. Our licensed notary certifies that the printed copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original, and a U.S. Secretary of State issues the apostille on the notary-certified true copy.

Your originals never have to leave your possession. The resulting apostilled documents are recognized across Hague Convention countries for almost every common business situation.

The only time you would need to mail the physical original is if the receiving authority specifically requires the original, or requires the apostille to come from the same state that issued the document. If that applies, we offer an Original Document Apostille service and will guide you through it.

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Our process uses a U.S.-licensed notary who certifies that a printed copy made from your scan is a true and accurate reproduction of the original document. A U.S. Secretary of State then issues the apostille on the notary-certified true copy. The apostille authenticates the notary's seal and signature, which is exactly what the Hague Convention recognizes.

Because we work from a scan, your original never has to leave your possession, processing is significantly faster than mailing physical documents back and forth, and there is no risk of your original being lost or damaged in transit.

Government-issued vital records (birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates) typically do not require additional notarization before apostille.

Private documents such as powers of attorney, school transcripts, and personal affidavits do need to be notarized first, because the apostille is issued on the notary's certification rather than on the document itself. If your documents need notarization, we can handle it as part of your order through our remote online notary add-on.

Our digital process completes Economy orders in 4-6 business days, Standard in 2-3 business days, and Express in 1 business day. Shipping time is separate from processing time.

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Pricing depends on the processing tier you choose. Economy starts at $149 per document, Standard at $197, and Express (1 business day) at $249.

All tiers include document review, notarized true copy, state apostille, and tracked domestic shipping.

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Over 120 countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention accept apostilles. This includes most of Europe, South America, and many countries in Asia and Africa.

If your destination country is not a member of the Hague Convention, you may need embassy legalization instead of an apostille. Browse country-specific guidance →

The most common documents required for foreign entity registration include articles of incorporation (or certificate of formation for LLCs), a certificate of good standing from the state of incorporation, corporate resolutions authorizing the foreign activity, and powers of attorney designating local representatives. Requirements vary significantly by country, so check with the destination country's commercial registry.
Yes, but the apostille must come from the Secretary of State in the state that issued the certificate of good standing. If your company is incorporated in Delaware but the good standing certificate was issued by Delaware's Division of Corporations, the apostille must come from the Delaware Secretary of State.
A power of attorney must first be notarized by a commissioned notary public. The notarized POA is then submitted to the Secretary of State in the state where the notary is commissioned for apostille. Make sure the POA covers the specific authorities needed for the international transaction and complies with the destination country's requirements.
Many countries require apostilled board resolutions or member resolutions authorizing the establishment of a foreign subsidiary, appointment of directors, or execution of specific transactions. These resolutions typically need to be notarized first. The specific requirements depend on the destination country's commercial law.
Processing times vary by state. Many states offer same-day or next-business-day processing for corporate documents, especially with expedited service. We offer rush processing in most states to accommodate time-sensitive business transactions. Contact us with your deadline and we will advise on the fastest available option.
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The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Requirements may vary by destination country and are subject to change. For formal legal advice, consult a qualified professional.

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