It is likely that you have been asked to get an apostille by an individual or organization from another country. They may have requested that you get an apostille attached to a particular document. The apostille is requested as a way of authenticating the document.
Consider the following point – If you were sent a document today from Spain, Germany or any other country for that matter, how would you know that it was a genuine document?
The apostille certificate is only attached to documents in Texas once they have been checked to be genuine from certain government bodies, specific organizations, certified by solicitors, or signed by a public official. If a document is not genuine, for example a degree certificate from a fictitious online university, then it will not be legalized with an apostille.
What does the Apostille Certificate look like?
Approximately 15cm square the apostille certificate is always black text on white paper. It is normally fixed to the back of the document to avoid obscuring the document.
It includes up to 10 pieces of information depending on what document the certificate is being attached to.
Note: Not all documents are signed or sealed. An example of this is a birth certificate. There is no signature or seal/stamp. The apostille is only issued on genuine registry certificates. Therefore sections 2, 3 and 4 will be left blank. This does not invalidate the certificate, it is standard practice under the Hague Convention.
If you have any questions about apostille in San Antonio, Texas you should consult with the professional apostille San Antonio Texas legal firm.
