Legalization requires multiple steps

Document legalization frequently requires the involvement of multiple entities. You will probably have to contact your local or state government, the U.S. government, and your destination country’s Embassy.

Legalizations and Apostilles

Everything you need to legalize documents

Document notarized in what state (U.S. only) or what country?

Document to be used in which country?

Number of documents

Processing time

Type of document

First name as shown in passport

Last name as shown in passport

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Passport / Travel Document

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Documents that frequently require legalization include:

Academic documents, such as degrees and diplomas
Birth and marriage certificates
Divorce decrees
Business contracts
Certificates of Incorporation

Certificates of No Impediment
Documents issued by British Overseas Territories
Export certificates
Religious documents, such as baptism certificates

1. Complete form

Select authentication services

2. Submit your information

Send us your notarized documents for authentication and legalization

3. Receive apostilled documents

We return the apostilled legalized documents ready for use

Legalization of documents

Legalization is a form of document authentication that is sometimes required by foreign governments in order to cross their borders. If you plan to use a U.S., UK, or India issued document while traveling overseas, authorities may necessitate that it be legalized in order to be considered valid. All countries have different legalization requirements. Contact MGC if you have any questions regarding your situation.