Hague Apostille from United States
Get a Hague Apostille on any document issued in United States — fully online, tracked end-to-end, and accepted in every Hague Convention member state. An apostille issued in the United States authenticates U.S. public documents for use in other Hague Convention member countries. This certification verifies the authenticity of signatures and seals on documents, making them legally recognized abroad. It is specifically for international use, not for domestic purposes within the United States.
Why choose Notary7 for a United States apostille
Built to be accepted the first time — inside United States and in every Hague member state.
Same-day filings with Secretary of State (of each state or the U.S. Department of State) where the schedule allows.
Upload from any device, anywhere in United States — no office visit.
Personal, corporate, academic or court documents in English, or any language.
Issued by Secretary of State (of each state or the U.S. Department of State) and recognized by ministries, courts, banks and embassies worldwide — first time.
AES-256 in transit and at rest, tamper-evident handling and full audit log.
Priority filing when authorities in United States are open — including tight deadlines.
Original Hague Apostille certificate from Secretary of State (of each state or the U.S. Department of State) with QR or register verification.
Government, courier and service fees bundled into a single transparent quote.
Real apostille coordinators around the clock — no bots.
Tax invoices for individuals, firms and companies in United States.
Written into our policy — no questions asked.
Every document tracked from receipt to authority filing to delivery.
How the Hague Apostille from United States 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 United States, so it is recognized in every other Hague member state without further embassy legalization. Notary7 files your document with Secretary of State (of each state or the U.S. Department of State) and returns the fully apostilled original — ready to be relied on abroad.
We handle every document type commonly issued in United States — including notarized documents, civil records, court and academic documents, and corporate records — in English, or any language, with certified translation available when your destination country requires it. In the United States, an apostille is typically issued by the Secretary of State's office of the state where the document was issued, or by the U.S. Department of State for federal documents. The specific type of apostille authority depends on whether the document is state-issued or federally-issued. This certification ensures that U.S. documents are accepted by international authorities in other Hague Convention countries without further legalization. It streamlines the process for cross-border recognition of critical legal and personal documents originating from the United States.
From upload to apostilled document in 6 steps
A guided workflow — no paperwork, no queues at the ministry, no wasted day.
- 1Place your order online
Pick the document type and any add-ons — notarization, translation, courier.
- 2Upload your documents
Drag & drop a scan of the document to be apostilled into the secure portal.
- 3Eligibility & pre-check
Our team verifies the document is in a form Secretary of State (of each state or the U.S. Department of State) will accept and requests any missing preliminary certifications.
- 4Filing with the authority
We submit the document to Secretary of State (of each state or the U.S. Department of State) in United States and monitor status until the apostille certificate is issued.
- 5Digital delivery
Where United States issues e-Apostilles, the signed PDF with QR verification is emailed to you.
- 6Hard copy delivery
The original apostilled document is couriered worldwide via DHL, UPS or FedEx with tracking.
Every document type — apostilled for cross-border use
Civil records issued in United States apostilled for immigration, marriage abroad and heirship.
General, special, corporate and banking POAs — notarized then apostilled.
Degrees, transcripts and school certificates for study and licensing abroad.
Certificates of incorporation, good standing, articles, board resolutions and UBO packs.
Background checks from United States apostilled for visas, work permits and residency.
Court orders, decrees and rulings apostilled for recognition abroad.
Health certificates and vaccination records apostilled for immigration and schools.
Single status, support, residence and identity affidavits — notarized and apostilled.
Deeds, mortgages and banking forms from United States apostilled for foreign registries and banks.
Hague Apostille across United States
- Washington, D.C.
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Miami
- San Francisco
- Boston
Cities we serve in United States
Because our apostille service is fully remote, you can request a Hague Apostille from anywhere in United States — from the capital Washington, D.C. and major cities such as Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, San Francisco, Boston down to smaller towns and villages. All you need is a scan of your document and a shipping address.
Documents commonly apostilled from United States
Notary7 handles the document types most frequently apostilled from United States. 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 Secretary of State (of each state or the U.S. Department of State) and delivers the apostilled original ready for use abroad, in or any other language.
Competent authority for apostilles in United States
In United States, the Hague Apostille is issued by Secretary of State (of each state or the U.S. Department of State). 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.
Notary7 vs traditional apostille runner in United States
| Feature | Notary7 | Traditional runner |
|---|---|---|
| Where you file | Fully online from your device, 24/7 | In-person queues at the ministry |
| Availability | Nights, weekends, holidays | Business hours only |
| Status tracking | Live authority + courier tracking | Phone calls and guesswork |
| Pre-certifications | Bundled — notarization, translation, apostille | You coordinate each step |
| Turnaround | Same-day to a few business days | Weeks in most jurisdictions |
| Worldwide delivery | DHL / UPS / FedEx tracked | Local pickup only |
| International acceptance | All 125+ Hague states | Depends on runner |
| Money-back guarantee | If unfulfilled — yes | No |
Get an instant quote for a Hague Apostille from United States
Select the service you need below and build your order step-by-step — live pricing includes notarization, translation and shipping options.
Instant notarization quote — any document, 24/7
Remote online notarization from just $95. Add apostille, sworn translation, express or shipping — total updates live.
Bundle the full chain in one order
Most international documents from United States need more than an apostille. Add any of the below to the same order — single contract, single ETA, single price.
Notarize the document first so it qualifies for the apostille from Secretary of State (of each state or the U.S. Department of State).
Full chain attestation for non-Hague destinations.
Court-certified translations in 220+ language pairs.
Replace or obtain missing official records from United States before the apostille.
Bilingual POAs, affidavits, contracts and resolutions ready to notarize and apostille.
Hague Apostille from United States — FAQ
What is an apostille and why do I need one for a document from the United States?+
An apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a U.S. public document, making it valid for use in other Hague Convention countries. You need it to ensure your U.S. documents are legally recognized abroad without requiring further diplomatic or consular legalization.
Which documents issued in the United States typically require an apostille?+
Common documents include birth, marriage, and death certificates, academic diplomas and transcripts, corporate resolutions, powers of attorney, and notarized documents. These are frequently needed for international legal, business, or personal matters.
Where can I obtain an apostille for a document issued in the United States?+
For state-issued documents, the apostille is obtained from the Secretary of State's office in the state where the document originated. For federal documents, such as FBI background checks or documents signed by a federal official, it is issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
Is an apostille from the United States valid in all countries?+
An apostille from the United States is only valid in countries that are signatories to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. For documents destined for non-Hague member countries, a different legalization process, often involving embassy or consular legalization, is required.
How long does it take to get an apostille for a U.S. document?+
The processing time can vary significantly depending on the issuing authority (state or federal) and their current workload. It can range from a few days to several weeks, especially if documents need to be mailed or if additional verification is required.
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