An Apostille is an international certification issued for documents that will be used outside the United States in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. It verifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, or stamp on your document so that it is legally recognized abroad.

An Apostille also eliminates the need to visit the destination country’s embassy or consulate for certification, and removes the back-and-forth communication normally required with embassies or consulates—making the entire process faster, simpler, and more convenient.

In addition to state-level Apostilles, Astral Services also provides U.S. Department of State Apostille processing for FBI background check results and IRS tax documents, ensuring full compliance for international authentication.

If you need to use a U.S. document overseas—for immigration, marriage, education, employment, business, or legal matters—an Apostille is often required.