US Document Apostilles by Country

Relocating, retiring, teaching, working, or obtaining dual citizenship abroad? Every country has its own document requirements. Pick where your documents are headed and we will show you exactly what you need, from FBI background checks to Vital Records, State issued Criminal History Reports, Powers of Attorney, Diplomas, and Corporate Documents. We provide apostille services for all 50 States.

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Submit Your Order

Complete our secure online order form and upload your documents for review. An Apostille Specialist will review your destination requirements and verify that your paperwork meets state, federal, or embassy standards.

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Send Us Your Documents

Securely upload your digital documents (e.g. digital FBI background checks) or mail physical originals via FedEx, UPS, or DHL. We also offer local drop-off in Las Vegas or can retrieve eligible records on your behalf.

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Receive Your Authenticated Documents

After your apostille, embassy legalization, or certified translation is complete, we securely return your documents using tracked FedEx or DHL shipping to any address in the United States or directly overseas.

Where Are Your Documents Headed?

Each guide explains the specific requirements for that country, how the apostille process works, and the available processing times. There’s no need to visit our office. The entire process can be completed conveniently by mail and online.

Spain Hague

FBI background check apostilles for the NLV, digital nomad, student, work, and auxiliar visas.

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Portugal Hague

FBI background check apostilles for Portugal in 7 to 10 business days, return shipping included.

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Italy Hague

FBI apostilles for Italian citizenship (Jure Sanguinis), elective residency, and visa applications.

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France Hague

FBI background checks apostilled for France, walked into the Department of State in person.

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Germany Hague

FBI background checks apostilled for Germany in 7 to 10 business days with fast turnaround.

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Greece Hague

FBI apostilles for the Greece Golden Visa, Digital Nomad, and FIP residency visas.

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Ireland Hague

FBI apostilles for Irish work permits, long stay visas, and residency applications.

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Mexico Hague

FBI apostilles for Mexican residency, work permits, and dual nationality registration.

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Colombia Hague

FBI background check apostilles and Single Status Affidavits for Colombia with return shipping included.

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Brazil Hague

FBI background check apostilles for Brazil in 7 to 10 business days.

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Argentina Hague

FBI background check apostilles for Argentina in 7 to 10 business days.

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Ecuador Hague

FBI background check apostilles for Ecuador in 7 to 10 business days.

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Philippines Hague

Special Power of Attorney (SPA), FBI checks, and vitals apostilled for direct DFA recognition without Red Ribbon.

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Thailand Hague

FBI background checks and pension letters apostilled for LTR, Retirement, and Non-B visas under Hague rules.

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Costa Rica Hague

FBI background checks and vital records apostilled for Rentista, Pensionado, and Nomad visas.

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Panama Hague

FBI background checks and bank reference letters apostilled for Friendly Nations Visa applications.

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Canada Hague

US vital records, corporate articles, and FBI reports apostilled under Canada's Hague accession.

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United Kingdom Hague

Hague apostilles for US corporate filings, powers of attorney, and academic degrees for the UK.

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United Arab Emirates Embassy

Full multi-tier USDOS and UAE Embassy in D.C. consular legalization for UAE MOFA attestation.

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Vietnam Embassy

Embassy legalization with the Embassy of Vietnam in D.C. for MOLISA work permits and TEFL degrees.

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Dominican Republic Hague

FBI background check and birth certificate apostilles for DR residency and retirement visas.

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Chile Hague

FBI apostilles and educational degrees authenticated for Chilean work visas and temporary residency.

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Japan Hague

US corporate certificates, FBI checks, and vital records apostilled for Japanese MOFA acceptance.

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South Korea Hague

FBI background checks and university diplomas apostilled for Korean E-2 teaching and F-series visas.

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Australia Hague

Hague apostilles for corporate expansion, powers of attorney, and legal documents for Australia.

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Browse All Hague & Non-Hague Nations

Select any destination country to verify apostille convention status or embassy legalization requirements.

Hague Convention Members (124 Countries & Territories)

Direct Single-Step Apostille Accepted
Albania Hague Andorra Hague Antigua & Barbuda Hague Argentina Hague Armenia Hague Australia Hague Austria Hague Azerbaijan Hague Bahamas Hague Bahrain Hague Barbados Hague Belarus Hague Belgium Hague Belize Hague Bolivia Hague Bosnia & Herzegovina Hague Botswana Hague Brazil Hague Brunei Hague Bulgaria Hague Cabo Verde Hague Canada Hague Chile Hague China (incl. HK & Macau) Hague Colombia Hague Cook Islands Hague Costa Rica Hague Croatia Hague Cyprus Hague Czech Republic Hague Denmark Hague Dominica Hague Dominican Republic Hague Ecuador Hague El Salvador Hague Estonia Hague Eswatini Hague Fiji Hague Finland Hague France Hague Georgia Hague Germany Hague Greece Hague Grenada Hague Guatemala Hague Guyana Hague Honduras Hague Hungary Hague Iceland Hague India Hague Indonesia Hague Ireland Hague Israel Hague Italy Hague Jamaica Hague Japan Hague Kazakhstan Hague Kosovo Hague Kyrgyzstan Hague Latvia Hague Lesotho Hague Liberia Hague Liechtenstein Hague Lithuania Hague Luxembourg Hague Malawi Hague Malta Hague Marshall Islands Hague Mauritius Hague Mexico Hague Monaco Hague Mongolia Hague Montenegro Hague Morocco Hague Namibia Hague Netherlands Hague New Zealand Hague Nicaragua Hague Niue Hague North Macedonia Hague Norway Hague Oman Hague Pakistan Hague Panama Hague Paraguay Hague Peru Hague Philippines Hague Poland Hague Portugal Hague Romania Hague Russia Hague Rwanda Hague St. Kitts & Nevis Hague St. Lucia Hague St. Vincent & Grenadines Hague Samoa Hague San Marino Hague Sao Tome & Principe Hague Saudi Arabia Hague Senegal Hague Serbia Hague Seychelles Hague Singapore Hague Slovakia Hague Slovenia Hague South Africa Hague South Korea Hague Spain Hague Suriname Hague Sweden Hague Switzerland Hague Tajikistan Hague Thailand Hague Tonga Hague Trinidad & Tobago Hague Tunisia Hague Turkey Hague Ukraine Hague United Kingdom Hague Uruguay Hague Uzbekistan Hague Vanuatu Hague Venezuela Hague
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Global Document Authentication by Country

International document requirements vary significantly depending on whether your destination country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention or requires multi-tier Embassy / Consular Legalization. For member nations, a single Hague Apostille certificate from the Secretary of State or U.S. Department of State is recognized directly.

For non-Hague nations (such as UAE, Vietnam, Egypt, and Qatar), documents must undergo a chain of authentications culminating in consular legalization at the foreign embassy in Washington, D.C. In addition, many countries enforce strict background check validity windows (typically 90 to 180 days) and require certified or sworn translations in their official language.

Full-Service Destination Compliance

At iPride Notary, Fingerprinting & Apostilles, we provide end-to-end guidance for expat visas (such as Spain Non-Lucrative, Portugal D7/D8, Italy Elective Residency), dual citizenship applications, employment permits, academic enrollment, and overseas corporate expansion.

We handle all 50 U.S. states and federal agencies, coordinate certified translation services (including Spanish Traducción Jurada, Italian consular conformity, and Portuguese certified translations), and manage express courier return shipping directly to your overseas residence or attorney.

Select your destination country from the directory below to view specific requirements or contact our specialist team for a free document review.

All 50 States

Nationwide State Apostille

Expedited processing for documents issued by any U.S. state (e.g. birth, marriage, and death certificates, academic diplomas, transcripts, or notarized legal documents). We offer complete local and online notary services if your document requires it first.

Federal Documents

Federal Apostille

Expedited Authentication/Apostille at the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. for federal agency documents such as U.S Court Documents, Certificate of Naturalization, Petition for Name Change, DD214, FBI Background check and more.

FBI Clearance

FBI Background Check

Expedited federal legalization for FBI background check reports. Upload your original federal PDF report directly to our secure server, and we will handle the Washington D.C. routing to deliver your apostille in 16 days.

Instant Pricing & Support

Get an Instant Estimate or Speak with an Apostille Specialist

Calculate your state or federal apostille costs online in seconds, or connect directly with our Southern Nevada team for a free consultation.

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Door-to-Door Mobile Pick Up

For clients living in the Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Pahrump areas, we offer a professional mobile pick up service. An expert Apostille Specialist will travel directly to your home or office to pick up your documents.

If notarization is required, our specialist can perform it on-site before securely transporting your documents back to our main service center for expedited state or federal processing.

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Why Choose Mobile Pick Up?

  • • Convenience: No need to take time off work or travel across town.
  • • On-Site Notarization: We notarize powers of attorney, affidavits, or diplomas on the spot.
  • • Chain of Custody: Safe, secure, and direct transfer into our expedited processing system.

Frequently Asked Questions about Apostilles by Country

Essential information regarding document validity windows, translations, and consular jurisdiction.

What is the difference between a Hague Apostille and Embassy Legalization? +
The 1961 Hague Apostille Convention abolished the requirement of diplomatic legalization for signatory nations (124+ countries). A single Apostille certificate issued by a US Secretary of State or the US Department of State is recognized directly. For non-Hague nations (such as UAE, Vietnam, Egypt, and Qatar), documents must complete multi-step embassy legalization ending with the specific foreign embassy's seal in Washington, D.C.
How long are FBI background checks and apostilles valid for expat visas? +
Most immigration authorities and consulates (including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Costa Rica) enforce a strict validity window of 90 to 180 days (3 to 6 months) from the date of background check issuance, not the apostille date. Because processing takes time, we strongly recommend expediting your FBI apostille immediately upon receiving your digital FBI PDF.
Do I need a certified or sworn translation for my destination country? +
Yes, if your destination country's official language is not English. Non-English countries require translations of both the original document and the attached Apostille certificate. Spain requires a MAEC-recognized Traductor Jurado, France requires an expert court translator, and Italy requires consular conformity translation. We provide certified and sworn translations tailored to each consulate's exact legal rules.
Can I apostille a state vital record through the federal government or vice versa? +
No. The authentication jurisdiction depends strictly on the document's issuing authority. State documents (e.g. Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates, Court Orders, Notarized Powers of Attorney) must be apostilled by the Secretary of State where issued. Federal documents (e.g. FBI background checks, USDA, FDA, Certificate of Naturalization) must be apostilled by the US Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle both seamlessly.
Can you ship my completed apostilled documents directly to my overseas address? +
Yes! We regularly ship authenticated documents and sworn translations via tracked international express courier (DHL / FedEx International Priority) directly to expat residences, overseas attorneys, relocation agencies, or corporate offices in over 190 countries.
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No need to obtain your FBI background check beforehand. We handle the entire process, from digital fingerprinting to your federal apostille. Visit our Las Vegas service center or schedule mobile fingerprinting, receive your official electronic FBI report in as little as 30 minutes, and let us submit it directly to the U.S. Department of State for apostille processing.

FBI Background Check: $99 Flat-Rate
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FBI Background Check (LiveScan) $99
Expedited Federal Apostille (1st document) $399
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Total Turnaround

10-14 Business Days

Book an appointment or simply walk in. Get fingerprinted in just 10 minutes, and we'll take care of the rest. Your apostilled FBI background check will be delivered securely to your door.

Need Your Documents Translated?

Many foreign authorities and consulates require a certified, notarized translation of your apostilled documents before they can be officially accepted. At iPride, our in-house certified linguists provide guaranteed USCIS-approved and sworn translations in over 90 languages. Complete your apostille first, then order your certified translation online with fast turnaround and transparent pricing.

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Handled directly by our dedicated certified team — no third-party referrals. Learn more about certified translations.