Authentication Documentation & legalization

A Washington Travel Passport & Visa has over 7 years of experience providing fast, reliable, efficient and secure document authentication, legalization and Apostille services
official documents produced in the United States and have the seal of a notary public, state or federal official, are typically not valid in other countries unless they have been authenticated by the United States Government and legalized by the consulate of the desired country.

Approximately 50 countries have signed the Hague Convention on Documents, which allows for an abbreviated legalization process called an Apostille. An Apostille is an official state-issued stamp or attachment to any public or private document that makes the document legal for use in any country that has signed the Hague Convention on Documents.

1. The full authentication/legalization and Apostille processes typically involve several government agencies and can be rather time-consuming as illustrated by the following necessary steps:
   
   
2. The document must be notarized
   The notarized document should be taken to the local court house or county registrar office to obtain a notary certification. This notary certification confirms that the notary public that endorsed the document is authorized to do so in your state.
   
   
3. The document should be submitted to the Secretary of State to obtain verification of the county clerk's signature.
   
   
4. The document should be taken to the relevant embassy or consulate for the Apostille seal.
   
   

A Washington Travel Passport & Visa Services, Inc
22692 ASHLEY INN TER
ASHBURN VA 20148
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