When preparing documents for international use, it’s important to ensure they’re properly authenticated. In North Carolina, this is done through an apostille issued by the NC Secretary of State. An apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, or stamp on official documents for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.
If your destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, the documents may require embassy or consular legalization instead. Whether you’re dealing with personal documents (like a birth certificate, marriage license, or divorce decree) or business and academic records, we can help you meet all North Carolina authentication requirements quickly and efficiently with professional apostille services.
Each document must meet certain conditions to be eligible for an apostille in NC. Some must be notarized, while others must be certified copies issued by the proper authorities. We’ll guide you through getting an apostille in North Carolina from start to finish.