APOSTILLE

How many Countries are covered by the Hague Apostille Convention?

As of my last update in January 2022, there were 118 member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention. However, this number may have changed since then, as more countries may have joined the convention or existing members may have withdrawn. It’s always a good idea to consult the latest information from the Hague Conference on Private International Law or relevant government authorities to confirm the current list of member countries.  

You might need a Translation Apostille Service if you have documents that require both translation and authentication for international use. Here’s why:

1. **Legal Requirements**: In many cases, documents that are submitted for authentication via Apostille must be in the official language(s) of the country where they will be used. If your documents are not in the required language, you’ll need to have them translated.

2. **Accuracy and Legitimacy**: It’s essential that translations of official documents are accurate and faithful to the original content. Using a professional translation service ensures that your documents are translated correctly and in a way that preserves their legal validity.

3.  **Convenience and Efficiency**: Combining translation and Apostille services into one streamlined process can save time and effort. Instead of dealing with separate translation and authentication procedures, you can often find services that handle both aspects for you.

4. **International Acceptance**: When you have both the translation and Apostille certification for your documents, they’re more likely to be accepted and recognized in other countries without any issues or delays.

5. **Peace of Mind**: Working with a reputable Translation Apostille Service gives you peace of mind that your documents are being handled professionally and by legal requirements.

Overall, using a Translation Apostille Service can simplify the process of preparing your documents for international use, ensuring that they meet all requirements and are ready for submission wherever they’re needed.

Translation Services

Do you need your documents translated into another language by a Certified Translator?

Please note that our translation service is in addition to our apostille service.  We can only translate documents we apostille or certify.

The most common documents we can translate are birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, single status affidavits, divorce decrees, power of attorney documents, notarized documents, business documents, and more!

We can translate your original or certified documents written in English into the following languages…