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Apostille Certificate of Citizenship

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Do you need to apostille a Certificate of Citizenship?

A certificate of citizenship is an official document issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to individuals who have obtained U.S. citizenship through birth abroad to U.S. citizen parents or through the naturalization process.

The certificate serves as proof of U.S. citizenship and includes important information such as the person’s name, date and place of birth, and the date and manner in which they acquired U.S. citizenship. The certificate also includes security features to prevent counterfeiting and ensure its authenticity.

A certificate of citizenship is an important document that can be used for various purposes, including obtaining a passport, enrolling in school, applying for certain government benefits, and proving eligibility to work in the United States.

To apostille a Certificate of Citizenship, you will need to follow the process outlined below:

Obtain a certified copy of your certificate of citizenship. This can be done by contacting the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and requesting a certified copy.

Once you have received the certified copy, the next step is to mail it to our Washington DC apostille office with the completed order forms for processing.  We recommend that you contact our office before you mail in your documents.

Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: WashingtonDC@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: Washington DC Apostille Order Forms

Obtaining an apostille on a Certificate of Citizenship can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Apostille for China

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On November 7, 2023, China will join the Hague Apostille Convention.  Documents originating from the United States or notarized within the United States will only require the apostille issued by the Secretary of State’s office.

For example, if your birth certificate originates from California, On November 7, 2023 an apostille from the California Secretary of State is sufficient for this country.  Embassy or Consulate legalization will no longer be required.

What is an Apostille?

An Apostille (pronounced “ah-po-steel”) is a French word meaning certification.

An Apostille is simply the name for a specialized certificate, issued by the Secretary of State. The Apostille is attached to your original document to verify it is legitimate and authentic so it will be accepted in one of the countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

In the United States, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Federal Government (US Department of State – Office of Authentication) can issue an Apostille.  In total, the United States can issue 52 different apostilles.

In 1961, many countries joined together to create a simplified method of “legalizing” documents for universal recognition. Members of the conference, referred to as the Hague Convention, adopted a document referred to as an Apostille that would be recognized by all member countries.

Since October 15, 1981, the United States has been part of the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents.

What is the Apostille Convention?

The Apostille Convention, or the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, is an international treaty that simplifies the process of authenticating public documents for use in foreign countries.

Currently, in order to use foreign documents in China for administrative purposes ranging from applying for a visa to establishing a business, a document needs to legalized through the State, US Department of State, and China Embassy (Legalization Process).  More information can be found by clicking the following link:  China Embassy and Consulate Legalization

Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: China@apostilleservices.com

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

US Department of State Office of Authentications Apostille

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Do you need to apostille your documents through the US Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.?

The U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications is physically located in Washington DC.  As of this article (April 2023), there is no walk in service and the current estimated processing time is 6-8 weeks.  In order to process your documents through the Department of State, you can either deal directly with them or utilize our services to assist you.

Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: WashingtonDC@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: Washington DC Apostille Order Forms

Note: Please call our office for the most up-to-date processing time and availability.  We have also provided this information here: Apostille Processing Time

The US Department of State can issue an apostille on U.S. Federally-issued documents.  An example of federally-issued documents include:

  • Animal/Plant Certifications (issued by U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA)
  • Animal Health certifications (issued by USDA)
  • FBI – Background check (issued by U.S. Department of Justice, or DoJ)
    Do not notarize FBI background checks
  • U.S. Federal Court Documents check (issued by DoJ)
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court check (issued by DoJ)
  • Immigration Certifications (issued by U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
  • Certificate of Foreign Governments (issued by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS)
  • Certificate of Pharmaceutical/Export (issued by HHS)
  • Trademark (Issued by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)
  • Other documents issued by Environmental Protection Agency, Social Security Administration, or Office of Personnel Management

State-issued documents for use in countries that are not members of the 1961 Hague Convention may be authenticated with an authentication certificate from the U.S. Department of State. Please note that a state issued document will first need to be certified through the state of origin before the US Department of state will certify it.

Obtaining an apostille on documents through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

USCIS Form G24 Apostille

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Do you need to apostille USCIS Form G24?  If your Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship is older than 20 years, we recommend that you certify the copy at the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office with form G-24.

USCIS Form G-24 is issued by the Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.  If the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. has rejected your Certificate of Naturalization or you would like to send in a certified copy instead of the original to our Washington, D.C. apostille office, you will need to contact the local USCIS office to certify a copy of your document.

When a naturalized US citizen needs to have a Certificate of Naturalization “authenticated” by the U.S. State Department for use in a foreign country, the local USCIS can copy the document and certify it as a true copy. “Authentication” is a term used by the U.S. Department of State and other Governments to describe what USCIS refers to as Certified True Copies. When you require a Certificate of Naturalization to be authenticated, be sure to use the term “Certified True Copy.”

If you have the original document to be certified, you must make an appointment with your local USCIS office by using the InfoPass Appointment Scheduler. When you go to your appointment, be sure to bring your original naturalization certificate and a copy of it. Also bring another form of photo identification, such as a drivers license or passport. A USCIS officer will review the documents and may certify the copy, if the officer can confirm your identity and status as a naturalized citizen.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, will provide Certified True Copies and return these along with the supplied documentation to the requester. USCIS cannot act as an agent of the U.S. Department of State by accepting fees on behalf of other government agencies, or forwarding documentation to any other government agency. All documentation coming from a requester, along with any documentation supplied by the Department of Homeland Security, will be returned to the requester.

Here is an example of a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form G-24 Certification of Documents from the Department of Homeland Security.

Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: WashingtonDC@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: Washington DC Apostille Order Forms

Obtaining an apostille on your USCIS Form G24 can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Birth Certificate Apostille for the Bahamas

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Do you need to apostille a U.S. birth certificate for the Bahamas?  Do you need to obtain dual citizenship in the Bahamas for your newborn baby who was born in the United States?

If your child was born in the Unites States (Example: Florida), you can mail in the birth certificate issued by the State Registrar or County Clerk for processing.  The birth certificate will need to be mailed in to our office with the completed order forms so we can obtain the apostille for the Bahamas.

Note: If your baby was born in Florida, the birth certificate is issued by the State Registrar.  To apostille a marriage certificate from Florida, this document is issued by the Circuit Court with a red seal.

AUTOMATIC BAHAMIAN CITIZENSHIP IS GIVEN TO PERSONS:

  • Born to an un-married Bahamian female in or outside of The Bahamas
  • Born outside of The Bahamas to a married Bahamian male who was not born outside The Bahamas

Please check with the Government of the Bahamas for detailed instructions.

The Bahamas is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention and any official document destined for this country requires an apostille from the Secretary of State’s office.  We can process documents issued from all 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia, and the U.S. Federal Government for the country of the Bahamas.

The purpose of the Hague Apostille Convention is to create a simplified method of “authenticating” documents for universal recognition.  An apostille certifies the official who signed your documents (Example: State official, County Clerk, Notary Public, Superior Court, FBI, U.S. Federal District Court, etc…)

Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: Bahamas@apostilleservices.com

Obtaining an apostille on a birth certificate for the Bahamas can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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Apostille Services is the leader in U.S. document authentications. We can process documents issued from all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Federal Government.

Our offices are strategically located in: Washington State, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and New York

Office Hours:
Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Toll-Free: 1-800-850-3441
Int’l Callers: 1-202-894-6554
support@apostilleservices.com

         


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