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legalization
Document legalization is a term that is often used with various meanings. It is important for you to be sure of exactly what you need to do with your documents. Do you simply need to have your document signed in front of a notary, or is something more required?
Usually, the person or organization that sent you the documents in question will know what they want and direct you accordingly. However, this is by no means always the case, and it is important to ensure that you have done everything that needs to be done for the document before sending it.
Consulates and Embassies
We are also very familiar with the procedures used at the different embassies and have an excellent set of contacts within the various consulates in USA. We know their different requirements, prices and turnaround times. As with apostilles, our notaries can arrange consular legalization for you or advise you on how to do this yourself.
If you are unsure about whether or not you need any documents legalized, whether or not you will require an apostille, or for a consultation or a quote, get in touch with us by email at smartdrealty@gmail.com, or give us a call on 475-988 8108
It’s a good idea to send us a copy of any documents you need legalized along with your enquiry so we can give you an accurate quote.
Legalization FAQs
What you need to know about Legalization Process
This is between you and the receiving entity. Some examples of documents submitted for authentications are:
- Birth & Death Certificates
- Power of Attorneys
- Articles of Incorporation
- Corporate Documents
- Agreements
- Divorce Records
- Passport Copies
- Immigration Documents
- Name Change Forms
Legalization is the official process of document authentication granted by international governments. Presently, more than 200 countries accept foreign documents certified by apostille. However, there are certain restrictions regarding its acceptance. Some countries still reserve the right to deny the acceptance of apostilled documents, issued by other countries, which are also parties to the Convention. For example, documents apostilled in Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and the Dominican Republic are not recognized by Germany, Belgium, Greece and Spain, in spite of all these States having signed the international agreement. In cases such as this, and in case the documents are intended to be presented in a country, which is not a party of the Apostille Convention, a chain, multi – step embassy or consular legalization of documents is required to be done by a foreign authorities in order to be recognized.
