US Embassy / Consulate Legalization
Full-chain consular attestation at the US embassy or consulate — notarization, Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication and consular legalization, in any language. Accepted by US authorities and worldwide. Notary7 streamlines the complex process of embassy legalization for documents destined for use in the United States. We manage the entire authentication chain, including notarization, obtaining an apostille or state authentication if required, and final attestation by the US embassy or consulate, ensuring your documents are legally valid in the United States.
Why choose Notary7 for US legalization
Built to be accepted the first time — by the US embassy, MoFA and end recipients.
Same-day filing at the US embassy or consulate, real deadlines kept.
No queues, no embassy visit. Send your documents from any device, anywhere.
Documents prepared in English, or any language the consulate requires.
Accepted by U.S. Department of State and by the US embassy/consulate, ministries, courts and banks — first time.
AES-256 in transit and at rest, tamper-evident audit log for every filing.
Duty coordinators on call when other agencies are closed.
Notary → MoFA authentication → embassy/consulate legalization — handled end-to-end.
Government, embassy, courier and service fees bundled into a single quote.
Real legalization coordinators around the clock — no bots.
Tax invoices for individuals, firms and companies worldwide.
Written into our policy — no questions asked.
KYC, chain-of-custody and tracked shipping on every original.
How US embassy / consulate legalization works
Embassy legalization is the process required when a document must be used in a country that is not part of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention or when the US authorities specifically require consular attestation. The document is first notarized, then authenticated by the issuing country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally legalized at the US embassy or consulate through U.S. Department of State.
Notary7 manages the full chain end-to-end — notarial acts, MoFA authentication, US consular legalization, sworn translation and international courier — issued digitally where accepted or with original wet-ink signatures and seals where required. Embassy legalization for documents to be used in the United States typically involves several steps. First, the document is notarized in the country of origin. Depending on the document and the issuing authority, it might then require an apostille or state-level authentication. Finally, the US embassy or consulate in the country where the document was issued provides the final consular attestation, making the document recognized for legal use within the United States. This process ensures cross-border acceptance of various official and commercial documents.
From upload to sealed document in 6 steps
A guided workflow — no queues, no embassy visits, no wasted day.
- 1Place your order online
Pick the document type and destination — US embassy or consulate legalization, with any add-ons.
- 2Upload your documents
Drag & drop your PDF, image or scan into the secure portal, or courier originals to us.
- 3Notarization & preparation
Our notaries prepare the document with the wording, signatures and seals the embassy expects.
- 4MoFA authentication
We file the document with the issuing country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or equivalent) for authentication.
- 5US consular legalization
We submit the authenticated file to the US embassy or consulate for the final attestation stamp.
- 6Delivery
Sealed original couriered worldwide via DHL, UPS or FedEx with tracking — digital copy by email.
Every document type accepted for US legalization
General, special, durable — for property, banking, litigation and corporate matters.
Single status, support, residence, identity, heirship, name change, citizenship.
Passports, IDs, driver's licenses, diplomas, contracts and corporate records.
Board and shareholder resolutions, incumbency certificates, articles, KYC packs.
Invoices, certificates of origin and packing lists for cross-border trade.
NDAs, employment, sale, lease, partnership — multi-signer supported.
Civil-status records for family reunification, visas and residency.
Diplomas, transcripts and equivalency certificates for study or work abroad.
Judgments, police clearance and background checks legalized for foreign use.
US embassy and consulate legalization worldwide
- Washington, D.C.
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
Where we file for US legalization
Because our intake is fully online, you can request US embassy or consulate legalization from anywhere in the world. We file with the US embassy in the capital Washington, D.C. and with US consulates in Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego — as well as with the local Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your country of issuance.
Documents commonly legalized at US embassies
Notary7 handles the document types most frequently required by US authorities. Whether you need a Power of Attorney, corporate resolution, marriage certificate, academic diploma, court judgment or commercial invoice, our team walks you through the exact wording, translation and pre-authentication steps required so your document is accepted at the US embassy or consulate on first submission, in or any other language required.
Legal recognition and authorities for US legalization
Consular legalization performed through Notary7 is structured to satisfy the requirements of U.S. Department of State and the US embassy and consulate network. Documents are drafted, notarized, authenticated by the issuing country's MoFA and finally legalized at the US mission — in the exact format expected by ministries, courts, banks, registries and immigration authorities in the destination jurisdiction.
Notary7 vs doing US legalization yourself
| Feature | Notary7 | Doing it yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Where you file | From your device, 24/7 | In-person at notary, MoFA and embassy |
| Availability | Nights, weekends, holidays | Business hours only |
| Chain management | Notary → MoFA → embassy handled | You coordinate every step |
| Translation | Sworn translation bundled | Separate vendor |
| Turnaround | Days | Weeks to months |
| Courier | Tracked international courier included | Arranged separately |
| International acceptance | 190+ jurisdictions | Depends on your paperwork |
| Money-back guarantee | If unfulfilled — yes | No |
Get an instant quote for US Embassy / Consulate Legalization
Select the document you need below and build your order step-by-step — live pricing includes translation, courier and consular fees.
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 documents legalized for US authorities need more than a consular stamp. Add any of the below to the same order — single contract, single ETA, single price.
Certified notarial signature and seal — the first step of the legalization chain.
For destinations that accept apostilles instead of embassy legalization.
Court-certified translations in 220+ language pairs.
Obtain missing civil-status, corporate or academic records for legalization.
Bilingual POAs, affidavits, contracts and resolutions drafted to embassy standards.
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