Sample Apostille: Albania.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
- Features of the Apostille:
- name and appointment of the official who validated the document
- number of the stamp
- name and signature of the authorized official of the Albanian Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs
- ink stamp of the Albanian Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs
- The electronic registry through which the authenticity of the Apostille can be verified is administered exclusively by the Consular Affairs Directory of the Albanian Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Parties interested in verifying the Apostille can reach the aforementioned directory via this email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sample Apostille: Andorra.pdf
Verification link: https://isi.govern.ad/CGI-BIN/lansaweb?webapp=POEX0010+webrtn=inici+ml=LANSA:XHTML+partition=H3W+language=CAT
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/legalizacion-internacional/en
https://www.cancilleria.gob.ar/es/servicios/verificacion-de-apostilla-o-legalizacion
Maintains 2 e-Registers
- for Apostilles issued from 15 April 2019
- for Apostilles issued between 17 November 2017 to 14 April 2019
Verification link: https://www.e-apostille.am/am/
Sample Apostille: Australia.pdf
Verification link: https://orao.dfat.gov.au/pages/verifyapostille.aspx
Verification link: https://www.signatur.rtr.at/en/vd/Pruefung.html
Verification link: https://www.apostille.justice.gov.az
- Apostille is issued for the following documents:
- official documents issued by the courts, prosecutors and judicial authorities
- notarized documents
- documents on state registration of citizenship status
- Apostille are not issued for administrative documents directly related to commercial or customs procedures carried out by diplomatic or consular offices.
- Processing time: 5 working days
- Cost: AZN 10
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: no specific link is available, as the e-Register operates by using Quick Response (QR) codes to generate unique URLs
Verification link: No online verification
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Verification link: http://legalweb.diplomatie.be/search
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: http://apostilla.rree.gob.bo/#/verificar
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: http://www.cnj.jus.br/poder-judiciario/relacoes-internacionais/convencao-da-apostila-da-haia/cartorios-autorizados
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: https://apostille.nacid.bg/
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Chile.pdf
Verification link: https://consulta.apostilla.gob.cl/consulta
- Chilean Apostille is generated and signed electronically. However, an apostille printed form which is attached to the apostilled document, is given to the applicant in person, linking both by stamp.
- Apostille is printed on 8x3 ordinary paper with QR verification code
- Chilean Apostille is free of charge.
- From November 15, 2019, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Chile (MINEDUC) started issuing Apostilles for electronic documents. Users can download online both the PDF file of the MINEDUC document and the PDF file of its corresponding Apostille.
Sample Apostille: Hong_Kong.pdf
Verification link: https://www.judiciary.hk/en/court_services_facilities/apostille_verification.html
- Processing time: 2 working days (excluding Saturdays)
- Cost: HKD 125 per Apostille
Sample Apostille: Macau.pdf
Verification link: https://eservice.dsaj.gov.mo/dsajservice/Haia/pages/verify.htm
- Apostille Certificates are reproduced on letterhead paper - with the symbol of Macao SAR and logo-type of the Macao SAR competent authority. The paper is manufactured by Macao SAR Official Press, under a specific model.
Verification link: https://tramites.cancilleria.gov.co/apostillalegalizacion/consulta/documento.aspx
Verification link: http://www.mfai.gov.ck/
Sample Apostille: Costa Rica.pdf
Verification link: https://www.rree.go.cr/?sec=servicios&cat=autenticaciones&cont=726
Sample Apostille: Croatia.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
- Processing time: 1 working day/li>
- Cost: HRK 50.00 (approximately EUR 7.00)
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Czech_Republic.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
- Issues Apostilles for commercial documents that are confirmed by the Czech Chamber of Commerce, among others
- Apostille certificate does not contain any security feature, it only includes an official round stamp with the national emblem and it is signed by a person authorized to legalize documents
- At present, no e-Register for both Competent Authorities. Apostilles are registered in an analogue form for internal use only
- Administrative documents for commercial or customs purposes that are to be used abroad are legalized by the MFA with a higher verification, which must then be superlegalized by the embassy of the country of destination
Verification link: https://dys.um.dk/ver
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: http://www.mirex.gov.do/servicios/apostille-legalizaciones
Sample Apostille: Ecuador.pdf
Verification link: http://sicof.mmrree.gob.ec/RegistroElectronico/e-register.aspx
- Security paper
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: https://www.notar.ee/apostill/Avalik/ApostilliKontrollimine
- Apostilles are issued exclusively by the notaries.
- Features of the Apostille:
- security paper
- unique number generated by the electronic system
- signature
- stamp of notary
Sample Apostille: Eswatini.pdf
Verification link: *per Note (ESW. 5/67/VOL. 8/4) to Pretoria PE, has a register wherein all processed Apostilles are recorded and are traceable through an Apostille number
- Features of the Apostille: bears a seal at its bottom right corner and also contains the emblem of the Kingdom of Eswatini
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: France.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
- Features of the Apostille: Stamp and signature of the Public Prosecutor of the Appeals Court of Paris
Sample Apostille: Georgia.pdf
Verification link: http://apostille.cra.ge/
Verification link: No online verification
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Verification link: https://esanad.nic.in/eregister
Sample Apostille: Ireland.pdf
Verification link: https://authentications.dfa.ie/eseries/uiid046972746/aps301.xsp?t=1566233544739
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Korea(sticker)
Verification link: https://www.apostille.go.kr
- Administrative documents dealing directly with commercial or customs operations are construed as documents that receive confirmation by the Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
- Private commercial documents issued in Korea to be used overseas shall be notarised to become eligible for apostillisation.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea has been issuing two types of Apostille Certificates: 1. Sticker Type Apostille which is issued by the civil application window; 2. Paper Type Apostille which is printed online through the Korean Government website.
- Starting 27 December 2019, the Certificate of Family Relations is available in English version and can be printed together with the Paper Type Apostille.
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: https://www.latvijasnotars.lv/apostille/verify
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Liechtenstein.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
- Apostille stamp
- Stamp fee: CHF 30.00
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Malta.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
- Commercial documents will be legalised/apostilled upon receipt of the original document signed and stamped by a Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) officially registered with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion (MFTP).
- Business documents will only be legalised/apostilled if the document is notarised by a legal practitioner, a certified public accountant or an auditor registered with the Ministry.
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Mexico.pdf
Verification link: http://dicoppu-portal.segob.gob.mx/registro/
http://187.141.34.91/Legalizacion/Apostillar.php
Sample Apostille: Monaco.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
- Processing time: maximum period of 48 hours
- Cost: EUR 5
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: http://www.apostille.ma/fr/verifierApostille.aspx
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: https://www.dia.govt.nz/web/apostille.nsf/verify?openForm
- To produce an e-Apostille, the Authentication Unit will scan your document and then attach an electronic PDF Apostille certificate to it, sign it with a digital signature, and email it to you. Your document is scanned in colour and attached to the e-Apostille so they form one PDF.
Verification link: www.cancilleria.gov.ni/apostilla.html
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Oman.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
- Rubber stamp Apostille (with future plans for self-adhesive stickers)
- Cost: OMR 10
- Only consular documents are legalized
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Paraguay.pdf
Verification link: http://www.mre.gov.py/intranet/Legalizaciones/
- Security features:
- translucent marks (PY)
- serial number
- barcode that can be verified online
- crossed seal
Sample Apostille: Peru.pdf
Verification link: https://apostillaconsulta.rree.gob.pe/consulta/frmConsultaApostilla.aspx
- Security sticker
Verification link: No online verification
- Apostille stickers has the following features:
- 11.5cm by 11.5cm in size
- light grey guilloche pattern
- crowned eagle symbol in light green color at the center of the sticker
- each Apostille is sealed with a round silver hologram sticker
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: https://apostila.gov.md/
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: http://www.apostila.mai.gov.ro/
Verification link: apostille.obrnadzor.gov.ru
The e-Register records all Apostilles issued for education documents, academic degrees and titles executed by the Government of the Russian Federation.
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
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Sample Apostille: Slovakia.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
- Processing time for an Apostille issued by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sports: 30 days or while you wait if there is no problem with the signature or stamp of the school.
- Cost: EUR 10 per document regardless of the number of pages.
Sample Apostille: Slovernia.pdf
Verification link: https://evlozisce.sodisce.si/overitve/ei01/create.jsf
- Processing time: same day
- Cost: Ministry of Justice - EUR 3
District courts - EUR 2.46
if document is in a foreign language - EUR 5
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Spain.pdf
Verification link: https://eregister.justicia.es/eRegister-webapp/eRegister/verificarApostilla-flow?execution=e1s1
https://eregister.justicia.es/eRegister-webapp/eRegister/validarFirma-flow?execution=e2s1
Murcia had already implemented the e-Apostille component in November 2008.
A nationwide implementation of the e-Apostille component was completed in May 2011.
Central e-Register used by all Competent Authorities under the purview of the MOJ.
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: http://www.apostille.tj/
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Turkey.pdf
Verification link: https://www.eapostil.gov.tr/basvuruIslemleri/belgeDogrulama
Verification link: http://enic.in.ua/index.php/ua/aporegua
Sample Apostille: United_Kingdom.pdf
Verification link: https://www.verifyapostille.service.gov.uk/VerifyApostille
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: California.pdf
Verification link: https://apostille-search.sos.ca.gov/
Sample Apostille: Colorado
Verification link: http://www.sos.state.co.us/auth/VerifyApostilleSearch.do
Sample Apostille: Connecticut.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
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Sample Apostille: Hawaii.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Idaho.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Illinois.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Indiana.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Iowa.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Kansas.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Implemented e-Apostilles in February 2007
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Louisiana.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Massachusetts.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Michigan.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: https://apostille.sos.state.mn.us/Search
Sample Apostille: Mississippi.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Missouri.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Montana.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Nebraska.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
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Sample Apostille: New_Jersey.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: New_Mexico.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: New_York.pdf
Verification link: https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/apostille_verify_public/ApostilleVerify.aspx
Verification link: https://www.sosnc.gov/online_services/search/by_title/_verification
The implementation of the e-Register is not yet fully e-APP compatible.
Sample Apostille: North_Dakota.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Ohio.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Oklahoma.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Oregon.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Pennsylvania.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Rhode_Island.pdf
Verification link: http://business.sos.ri.gov/ApostilleSearch/
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: South_Dakota.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: https://sosdirectws.sos.state.tx.us/pdfondemand/CertVerification.aspx
The e-Register only records Apostilles issued by the Corporations Section of the Secretary of State.
Sample Apostille: Utah.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Washington.pdf
Verification link: https://www.sos.wa.gov//corps/apostilles/search.aspx
Verification link: http://apps.sos.wv.gov/business/apostilles/
Sample Apostille: Wisconsin.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Wyoming.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: American_Samoa.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Guam.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Mariana_Islands.pdf
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification
Sample Apostille: Uruguay.pdf
Verification link: http://www.mrree.gub.uy
- Apostille main security features:
- stamps linking original document and apostille
- apostille number
- signature of the duly informed official
- QR code
Verification link: No online verification
Verification link: No online verification