Apostille

Apostille

Apostilles authenticate the seals and signatures of officials on public documents such as birth certificates, court orders, or any other document issued by a federal agency or certified by an American or foreign consul. An apostille certifies the document(s), so the document can be recognized in foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.

Not every hosting country requires an apostille as part of the visa application process. If you need to get an apostille, the travel agency will let you know as part of the VISA process. Please DO NOT begin this process until directed by the travel agency.

References for where to go for an Apostille:

US Apostille Requirements and Steps – Apostille Requirements

• https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/authenticate-your-document/apostille-requirements.html

Apostille Oregon – 

• State of Oregon: Business – How to Get an Authentication (or Apostille)
• https://sos.oregon.gov/business/pages/how-to-get-authentication-apostille.aspx

Apostille Washington- 

• How to obtain an Apostille or Certificate of Authentication – Corporations – WA Secretary of State
• https://www.sos.wa.gov/corps/apostilles/howtoobtainanapostilleorcertification.aspx