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FAQ - Apostille Services
1: What is an Apostille or a Certification, and do I need it?
An Apostille or Certification is an authentication mechanism for documents designated for international use. Countries adhering to the Hague Convention of 1961 use an Apostille, while non-participating nations issue a Certification.
2: Why do I need an Apostille or a Certification?
An Apostille or Certification is required when a document issued in one country needs to be recognized as legally valid in another country that is part of the Hague Convention.
3: How long does it take to get an Apostille or a Certification?
Regular processing time for an Apostille can take up to ten weeks, but expedited service is available.
4: How much does it cost to get an Apostille or a Certification?
The cost of an Apostille or a Certification varies. Please contact Wanda Tracey directly for more details.
5: What should I do if my Apostille or Marriage document is damaged or lost?
If your document is damaged or lost, you can contact Wanda Tracey to obtain a replacement document.
Listed below are the Countries that require Apostille Documents (*If your country of residence is not listed, a certification may be required)
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A, B
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Albania
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burundi
C, D, E, F, G
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Cape Verde
Chile
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica, Commonwealth of Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
H, I, J, K, L
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Honduras
Hong Kong*
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Korea, Republic of (South)
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania Luxembourg
M, N, O, P
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Macao*
Macedonia, FYR of
Malawi
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Norway
Oman
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
S, T, U, V
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sao Tome and Principe Samoa
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Uruguay
USA
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
* As concerns The People’s Republic of CHINA, it is only Hong Kong and Macao that accept the Apostille Legalisation without an extra legalization from the Chinese Embassy. For Mainland China, the document issued will be a Certification.