Every country sets its own rules for accepting foreign public documents. Some governments require their embassy or consulate to review documents issued in the United States before courts, agencies, universities, employers, or businesses can use them. Document legalization services support this destination-specific review for personal, educational, legal, and commercial records.
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Why Document Authentication Services May Involve Multiple Government Authorities
Document authentication for international use can involve more than one certifying authority. Depending on the document, its issuing source, and the destination country, document authentication services may require state certification, federal authentication, and embassy legalization. Each authority verifies a different signature or seal within the certification chain.
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If you’re submitting an FBI background check for use in another country, you may need an apostille for an FBI background check or a broader authentication process, depending on your destination and its requirements. Because an FBI background check is a federal document, it follows a certification route through the U.S. Department of State rather than a state Secretary of State office.
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