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Apostille Services in Atlanta

Getting an Atlanta apostille can quickly become frustrating when document requirements, government procedures, and deadlines all have to line up. At One Source Process, our Atlanta apostille service manages these steps on your behalf, helping keep the process accurate, organized, and moving forward.

Standard
$175
  • 4-14 business days
  • 10 business days
Rush
$225
  • 1-3 business days

    Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State.

    Some states do not offer expedited processing.

Same Day
$275
  • 24 hours

    Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State.

    Some states do not offer expedited processing.

*Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State
*Some states do not offer expedited processing

Support through document issues

If your document gets rejected, you won't have to handle it alone. We:

  • Review the reason for rejection
  • Assist with fixing the issue
  • Guide you through the next steps

If necessary, we'll resubmit your documents so the process stays on track.

Georgia’s Apostille Authority Is Not the Secretary of State

Georgia apostille requirements differ from many other states: rather than going through the Secretary of State, apostilles are issued by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA). Our apostille and legalization services cover every detail of Peach State rules to keep the process accurate and efficient from start to finish.

The GSCCCA Office in Atlanta

The Clerk’s Authority Office that handles apostilles is located in the Northeast metro area of the state capital and accepts requests either dropped off in person or by mail. For locals and residents throughout Georgia, eligible Atlanta apostille paperwork must be submitted here to receive this type of international authentication.

Great Seal Certifications from the Georgia Secretary of State

While the Georgia Secretary of State doesn’t offer Atlanta apostille services, its office provides Great Seal certifications. Apostilles and Great Seal certifications are used for different authentication pathways when presenting documents overseas.

How to Tell Which One Your Document Needs

Essentially, what dictates which one is suitable depends on where you intend to use your documents. For countries that have signed the Hague Convention, an Atlanta apostille is all you need, whereas for non-member countries, a Great Seal certificate is required as part of the legalization process.

How Our Atlanta Apostille Process Works

Apply online
Submit our form online and calculate an estimated cost immediately. We will also review a scan of your documents for any errors and let you know ASAP if additional steps are required.
Send us your documents
No need to make an appointment or go to a physical location. Just mail us your documents through a secure tracked shipping service (FedEx, DHL, or UPS). In some cases we may not even need the physical copy!
Receive your documents
Once completed, your apostilled/legalized documents will be shipped to you via FedEx or DHL and will arrive at your doorstep. Whether in the US or Worldwide, we’ll get your important documents to you wherever you may be.

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Apostille Services Available in Atlanta

From public records to corporate documents, a wide range of paperwork can require authentication for use in Hague Convention countries. With our Atlanta apostille service, trained specialists handle each document according to the requirements that apply to its type and intended use.

Georgia Birth Certificate

An Atlanta birth certificate apostille authenticates this vital record for official use abroad. It’s commonly required for:

  • Visas, relocation, and citizenship applications
  • International marriage
  • Studying or working overseas

Georgia Marriage Certificate

If your marriage record needs to be presented to an authority abroad, an Atlanta marriage certificate apostille may be required. Common uses include:

  • Immigration and residency applications
  • Spouse or family visas
  • Dual citizenship or nationality matters

Divorce Decrees

A divorce decree may need to be authenticated before a foreign authority will accept it as proof that a previous marriage was legally dissolved. Atlanta divorce decree apostilles are commonly used for:

  • Remarriage abroad
  • Visas, immigration, and residency applications
  • Legal or financial matters involving marital status

Georgia Background Check

Handing over evidence that shows you have a clean criminal record is a common request from governments, companies, and agencies in other countries. In these cases, an Atlanta background check apostille may be required. Common situations include:

  • Foreign employment and education
  • International adoption
  • Moving abroad

Diplomas and Transcripts

While your educational qualifications are accepted in the U.S., this doesn’t automatically apply overseas. Frequently, an Atlanta diploma apostille or apostille for related academic records may be required in situations including:

  • Foreign employment opportunities
  • Studying abroad
  • Professional licensing

Power of Attorney

International legal and financial matters often necessitate obtaining an Atlanta power of attorney apostille in order to move forward with matters such as:

  • Inheritance
  • Representation in a foreign court
  • Running or registering a company overseas

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Originals, Certified Copies, and Scans

To be eligible for an apostille in Atlanta, GA, you generally need to submit the required original or certified copy of the document, with proper notarization where applicable. This may include records such as birth or marriage certificates, court documents, diplomas, or notarized powers of attorney. A simple scanned photocopy is not sufficient for apostille processing, and our pre-apostille checklist explains how to avoid issues like this before submission.

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Where to Order Your Atlanta Records

Getting the correct certified record from the right authority is another important step before requesting an Atlanta apostille. Depending on the document, you can obtain Georgia records from:

  • Birth and death certificates: Georgia Department of Public Health or an authorized county vital records office.
  • Marriage certificates: County Probate Court associated with the marriage record.
  • Divorce decrees: Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted.
  • Court records: Clerk of the Superior Court or other court that issued the document.
  • Diplomas and transcripts: The college, university, or school that issued the academic record.
  • Background checks: The agency that performed or issued the background check.

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If Your Destination Country Does Not Accept Apostilles

For non-Hague destinations, an Atlanta apostille is not the correct form of authentication. Instead, your documents may need to go through a multi-step legalization process, which can include state authentication, federal authentication, and embassy legalization. Our team can manage the required steps based on the destination country.

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Need an Apostille for Your Atlanta Documents?

If you need international authentication but don’t want the stress of jumping over bureaucratic hurdles and the risk of delays, contact us today. We will take care of everything and deliver your Atlanta apostille on time so you can focus on the other aspects of your international plans.

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    CEO Brandon Yoshimura (left) and Director of Operations Danny Koo (right) outside of our office in Washington, DC.