If you have a document intended to be used in a foreign country, you may need an apostille/authentication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Apostille?
An apostille is needed when you use a document from one country in another country. The apostille verifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, and position of the notary who signed the document, not the content of the document itself.
Apostille v.s. Authentication
Authentication and Apostille have the same purpose: to verify a document’s authenticity for use in other countries. An apostille applies to countries that signed the Hague Convention, while an authentication applies to countries that did not.
The Hague Convention is an international treaty that simplifies the process of authenticating documents for use in foreign countries. When dealing with countries that are not part of the Hague Convention, the process may involve additional steps.
To check if your country is part of the Hague convention, please consult the official https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41
Does my document need to be translated?
Some documents may need to be translated as requested by the country that you are working with.
At Haven Notary, we specialize in Vietnamese-English translations. Need translations in other languages? Simply call us at (714)-487-4197. We work with over 120 languages!