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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Apostille

January 1, 2020 by admin

Do you need to apostille your documents for a country who is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)? Have you been told to certify and legalize your documents through one of the GCC countries in Washington, D.C.?

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq. Its member states include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates UAE. Iraq is currently not a member. The unified economic agreement between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council was signed on November 11, 1981. These countries are often referred to as “the GCC states” or “Gulf countries“.

Please note that Oman and Bahrain are members of the Hague Apostille Convention but we can still legalize documents for these two countries through their respective Embassies in Washington, D.C.

At National Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of certifying, legalizing, and attesting your documents for any of the GCC Countries. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

Here is an illustration to help explain the process:

Document attestation and legalization for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates is a multi-step process. These steps consist of State certification, US Department of State certification, and Embassy or Consulate legalization.

Certifying and legalizing documents can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions. Please call us at 1-800-903-2470 or email: support@nationalapostille.com

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Degree Apostille

December 6, 2019 by admin

Do you need to apostille your Degree?

Are you planning to continue your education or work in a foreign country? Have you been told to obtain an apostille on your degree?

We can apostille degrees issued from all Colleges and Universities in the U.S. and for over 117 Countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Before we can apostille your degree, you will need to contact the Registrar and request for the degree to be signed and notarized. The Registrar will need to meet with a notary public or you can schedule a traveling notary to meet with the Registrar. The Registrar can either sign and notarize the back of the degree or attach a College/University letterhead attesting to the attached degree.

We recommend that you check with your contact in the foreign country if the original degree or a color copy needs to be signed and notarized. Some countries will request the original degree while others are okay with the color copy. Also, we recommend that you check with the College or University regarding their procedure in notarizing a degree. Some Colleges and Universities will request that you order a new degree while another will ask you to mail in the original or mail a color copy.

It’s important that you find out the requirements of the foreign country and the College/University before you begin the process. For example, the Country of Qatar will request that your original degree to be signed and notarized while Spain, Italy, and South Korea are typically okay with the color copy.

Obtaining an apostille on a degree can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

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Kuwait Embassy Legalization

November 22, 2019 by admin

Do you need Kuwait Embassy Legalization Services?

We provide Kuwait Embassy Legalization and Attestation Services.

The government of Kuwait has one Embassy in Washington, D.C. and one Consulate in Los Angeles. Depending on the US state your documents originate from, the jurisdiction may be the Embassy or the Consulate.

Certifying and legalizing documents for Kuwait is a three step process. Your documents will require State certification, US Department of State certification in Washington DC, and Embassy legalization.

For example, if your birth certificate originates from the State of New York, your document will require New York Department of State certification, Washington DC US Department of State certification, and Kuwait Embassy legalization.

Common documents we can certify for Kuwait are birth certificates, diplomas and transcripts, marriage certificate, death certificate, and more!

The Kuwait Embassy in Washington, D.C. has jurisdiction over the following States: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The Kuwait Consulate General in Los Angeles has jurisdiction over the following States: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington State, and Wyoming.

Legalizing and attesting documents for Kuwait can be complicated and time-consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the legalization process and the unique requirements of this country. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

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Florida Marriage Apostille

November 4, 2019 by admin

Do you need to apostille your Florida Marriage Certificate?

In the State of Florida, a marriage certificate is issued by the Circuit and County Courts in the County the marriage was filed in. In order to apostille this document, you will need to obtain a certified copy signed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The certified copy will also have a raised seal (Embossed) and a stamp from the Circuit and County Courts.

Here is an example of a color seal placed by the Miami- Dade Circuit and County Courts certifying the copy.

If you do not have a certified copy, please contact the Circuit and County Court for instructions on how to obtain a certified copy. Once you receive the certified copy, go ahead and mail it to our Miami, Florida office for processing. Our office in Florida can apostille all marriage certificates issued from all 67 Counties.

Documents originating from the State of Florida are processed directly from the Florida Secretary of State’s office. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the State of Florida.

Processing time: 5-7 business days (Estimated)
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-800-903-2470
Email: Florida@nationalapostille.com

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Apostille Services Near Me

October 29, 2019 by admin

A common question we are asked is, “Where is the closest apostille services near me?”

While most apostille service companies have one location, we have eight strategically located offices in major metropolitan cities and in close proximity to the Secretary of State, US Federal Government, and Consulate and Embassy offices.

Many of our clients have more than one document to process and often than not, from two different states. For example, if you were born in California and married in Florida, you will need to obtain a California apostille and a Florida apostille. Our offices in Los Angeles and Miami can process your documents quickly saving you the time and money of dealing with an out of state apostille company.

An apostille is a certificate issued by the State which authenticates the official who has signed your document. An apostille does not authenticate the content of your documents. What is an apostille?

If your document originates from California, it can only be apostilled in California. For example, if you were born in California, then the apostille can only be issued by the California Secretary of States office.