What is Document Authentication?

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Admin

Document Authentication is a process which is used to refer to embassy legalization or chain authentication process for submission of documents in an international country. The process is initiated by an individual or a corporation when they are asked to submit their documents for legal purposes to the government of a foreign country.

International Governments need to be certain that the documents being presented to them are authentic or genuine for legal purposes. To be considered legitimate documents for submission to a Foreign Government the documents must first be certified by the Federal Government in the country of issue. However, in order to be certified by the Federal Government documents must be certified by the Secretary of State in which they originated. You can obtain this certification by presenting your document to the Secretary of State’s office at the Authentication Department or the Department of Notaries. Make sure to get the “Gold” or “Embossed seal” and mention the country in which you are going to submit your documents.

Once you are past State level certification your documents are ready to be submitted to the office of authentications at the US State Department. This process normally takes approximately 4 business days when the documents are submitted in person. Once certified through this step, the documents are ready to be submitted to the Embassy of the country in which they are intended for final submission.

Most Embassies or consulates are located in Washington DC and the requirements are normally listed on the website including the fees.

US Authentication Services is a company which provides Document Authentication services and handles all of the above steps for clients and corporations to ensure the certifications are carried out in the correct manner and in the right sequence. Visit the company website at www.usauthentication.com for more details.

What is Document Attestation?

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Admin

Document Attestation is a name which is used interchangeably with Document Authentication outside the United States. Basically the process is the same and is used to refer to a person or usually on official attesting to the signature of an individual or an official who has signed on the document.

Document attestation starts with the certification of a document at the state level.

An important note for clients located outside of the United States is that, you should have your vital documents such as Marriage and Birth Certificates certified by the Secretary of the state at the time of issue if you are in a position to do so or have a friend or family member carry out that process for you . This will save you a lot of time down the road in getting your documents certified for use in an international country.

Many international clients and corporations rely on US Authentication Services where the expert staff is familiar with the requirements and timelines for getting documents certified for use in countries all over the world. Using the advice of a professional can lead to not only the correct documents to be used as per your requirements but can save you valuable time and money when you are in need of getting your foreign residence established or entering into a foreign agreement with a corporation outside the United States.

Common types of documents attested include University Diplomas and degrees, Vital documents such as marriage and birth certificates, Power of Attorney’s, Background checks, Articles of incorporation, Board Resolutions, Appointment of Directors, Partnership and Corporate Agreements and many more.

Please visit www.usauthentication.com or contact them at info@usauthentication.com to get your questions answered.

What is Apostille of Documents?

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Admin

Apostille process of documents is a certification process of documents when they are intended for submission in a country which is a signatory to the Hague Convention. Basically, certain countries have agreed that they do not require the documents to be certified by their own embassies or consulates and are accept the documents once they are certified by the respective state or Federal Authorities.

All documents which are issued by the state governments such as Marriage and Birth certificates, Background checks, personal documents such as Diplomas or Power of Attorney’s are accepted once they are certified by the Secretary of State.

Documents issued by the Federal agencies such as FBI Criminal Background checks, IRS documents, Patent documents, Certificate to Foreign Governments, etc are certified by the US Department of State.

US Authentication is able to carry out these services for you. Most Apostille seals are obtained in usually 3-5 business days for clients. Please visit http://www.usauthentication.com/us-authentication-services/apostille-documents.php for more information.