Monthly Archives: April 2015

Why Should You Use Professional Services for Your Documents?

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Authentication services are some of the most complex and confusing requirements for travel, employment, adoption, marriage, and other interactions with other countries. While in the United States you can request official documentation or get other documents notarized, more is required in order for the authenticity of those documents to be recognized in other countries. The goal of authenticating documents is to show other countries that documents you present without any interaction or involvement from that other country were drawn up properly, have all of details to make it legitimate, and are authentic. This eliminates the need for you to get legal copies of the documents in the United States and then spend extra time in the other country having those documents legalized.

While it is possible to get the proper authentication, legalization, or Apostille for all your documents on your own and submit them to the other country independently, this can be a confusing, frustrating, and exceedingly time-consuming experience. Instead, you can turn to our authentication and legalization services to guide you through the entire process and ensure you handle each step properly.

Some of the benefits of getting in touch with us when you need documents authenticated include:

  • Unlike in the United States where verification and legalization of documents is simple and straightforward because you have few options, the needs of different countries varies. How your documents need to be verified varies depending on the country where you intend to travel, seek education or employment, adopt, claim an inheritance, marry, or perform other activities. If you do not understand which form of legalization is necessary, you could waste a tremendous amount of time trying to get the wrong type. Instead, let us explain the difference between Apostille and authentication as well as attestation and legalization so you know which is right for your needs
  • You do not need to take the time or go through the effort of researching the regulations and requirements of State, Federal, and Foreign Embassy departments. Because we are experts we understand all of the steps of the process and can go through them efficiently to ensure you do not miss any important details
  • Because we are located in Washington, D.C., requesting authentication services from US Department of State and Foreign Embassies is much faster than if you needed to send them from somewhere else. We are able to actually go to these locations in person and hasten the process
  • You do not need to know anything about the process other than what documents you need and when they need to be turned in to the other country. All you need to do is mail in your documents along with your request and we will take care of the rest of it for you.

Get in touch with us to find out more about our services  and how we can make the entire process smoother, faster, and less stressful. Our knowledgeable staff can put your mind at ease and let you focus on the other aspects of going on vacation or relocating to another country.

Getting Attestation for Your Educational Documents When Seeking Employment

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One of the primary goals of any journey through higher education is to prepare you for the career of your choice. Many employers require proof of completing a particular course of education and receiving legitimate certification of such education in order to qualify for a position. If you are seeking employment in the United States, you can generally request official copies of these documents and this is plenty for your prospective employer. Seeking employment in another country, however, requires extra steps.

Though employers within the United States recognize the authenticity of documents from original organizations and schools, other countries require further verification in order to consider these documents legitimate. This is referred to as attestation and is simply the extra steps that prove to the other country that the documents were drafted, obtained, and earned properly and legally. Much like notarizing in the United States, the attestation seal is enough for the other country to accept the documentation when submitted for purposes such as relocation and employment.

Though there are several types of attestation, all require you to submit specific documents and supporting evidence to show that the document is legitimate. In addition to getting the US degree attestation your may be required to submit additional documents in the host country which may include:

  • Original copies of certificates
  • Passport
  • Copy of the degree
  • Copy of the visa
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of residency

Unless otherwise noted when you are going through the steps for attesting documents, all copies of documentation should be official or certified copies. The specific requirements of seeking employment are different from country to country, and not following the steps and fulfilling each requirement properly and completely could result in frustrating delays and even denial of access to the other country or permission to seek employment. This is why seeking help for degree and diploma attestation services is so valuable.

When you start considering getting a job in another country, get in touch with us so we can go over the attestation requirements for that country and help you come up with a timeline so you are sure all of your documents are properly attested and received in plenty of time for your prospective employer’s deadline. Our team can talk you through all of these requirements, explain to you which of the steps you must handle on your own and which we will handle for you. For the most part, you collect the proper documents and then bring or send them to us. We will then act as your representative, putting your degree and other documents on the fast track to attestation so the wait is as short as possible and your documents are back in your hands and ready for submission quickly.

Getting the Apostille You Need for Adoption

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Adopting a child is one of the most beautiful and rewarding experiences you can go through. With all of the paperwork and red tape, however, it can also be one of the most stressful and overwhelming. This is especially true if you are planning on adopting a child from a foreign country. In this situation, you need to not only fill out all of the necessary paperwork and get them approved within this country, but also get those papers legalized for the country of origin of your future child.

Apostille and legalization  can seem incredibly confusing and even discouraging, but we are here to tell you that it is not only possible to get this paperwork handled within the timeframe the agency gives you, but that we are here to make sure it is done as smoothly and quickly as possible. As soon as you start thinking about adopting a child from a foreign country you should determine the documents which need to be presented and if that country is an Apostille country. Not all countries require or accept this form of legalization for documents. It is only countries that participated in the Hague Convention that use this form of legalization to verify the legitimacy of the documents and their preparation. No matter what country the documents need to be presented in, we will handle the certification for you.

As an Apostille service in Washington, D.C. makes the Apostille process simpler and faster so you can focus on other aspects of the adoption process. Some of the documents we can help you get and authenticate include:

  • Apostille background check
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Home study
  • Reference letters

With our help you do not need to take the time to not only get all of the paperwork and fill it out, but to go from agency to agency trying to find the appropriate Apostille. Instead, let us handle your Federal or State Department Apostille from start to finish, ensuring your documents are properly handled, get the Apostille stamp they need, and are returned to you well within the time frame necessary to keep your adoption moving forward.

If you are in the midst of adopting a child from a foreign country or are even considering this beautiful and rewarding way of growing your family, do not hesitate to call us 1-800-893-5807 to assist in the preparation of required documents. Let our knowledgeable and friendly staff help you determine if the country you are considering as the country of origin for your future child is part of the Hague Convention, thereby requiring Apostille to legitimize the documentation, or if you need other forms of legalization in order for them to accept them. We can walk you through the entire process so you can feel more confident heading into this experience and ready to take on each step.