Hague Apostille from Philippines

How the Hague Apostille from Philippines works

The Hague Apostille is a certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention that authenticates the signature, seal and capacity of the public official who signed a document in Philippines, so it is recognized in every other Hague member state without further embassy legalization. Notary7 files your document with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) (Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas) and returns the fully apostilled original — ready to be relied on abroad.

We handle every document type commonly issued in Philippines — including notarized documents, civil records, court and academic documents, and corporate records — in English, Tagalog or any language, with certified translation available when your destination country requires it. In the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is the designated authority for issuing apostilles. Documents must first be authenticated by the relevant issuing agency or local government unit before submission to the DFA. The DFA maintains strict procedures to ensure the integrity of the apostille process. Once apostilled, the document is then recognized in any other country that is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, simplifying cross-border acceptance and reducing bureaucratic hurdles.

Cities we serve in Philippines

Because our apostille service is fully remote, you can request a Hague Apostille from anywhere in Philippines — from the capital Manila and major cities such as Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga City, Taguig, Pasig, Makati, Cagayan de Oro down to smaller towns and villages. All you need is a scan of your document and a shipping address.

Documents commonly apostilled from Philippines

Notary7 handles the document types most frequently apostilled from Philippines, including Sertipiko ng Kapanganakan, Sertipiko ng Kasal, Sertipiko ng Kamatayan, Pahintulot ng Abogado, Diploma/Transcript ng Akademikong, Resolusyon ng Korporasyon. Whether you need civil records, corporate documents, academic certificates, police clearance, court rulings or notarized affidavits, our team walks you through the pre-certifications required by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and delivers the apostilled original ready for use abroad, in Tagalog or any other language.

Competent authority for apostilles in Philippines

In Philippines, the Hague Apostille is issued by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) (Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas). Notary7 files your document directly with the competent authority and returns the apostilled original — accepted by ministries, courts, banks, registries and embassies across every Hague Convention member state. When your destination country is not a Hague member, we switch the file to full embassy legalization automatically and keep everything in one order.