5 Pay My R-Invoice Registered Agent Services Corporate Services UCC Services Client Tools & Resources More... Apostilles, Authentications & Legalizations Home › Services › Corporate Services › Good Standing Certificate and Document Retrieval › Apostilles, Authentications & Legalizations UCS provides nationwide apostille/legalization services for a variety of personal, corporate and academic documents. Prior to 1961, if a corporation was required to provide documentation for use in another country they would be required to legalize that document at the state department, embassy and/or consulate of that country. The Hague Convention drafted the Apostille Treaty which abolished the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents. That means that any country (click here) that is party to the Apostille Treaty of the Hague Convention is no longer required to go through that process. Those countries allow the designated authority to attach an apostille. In the US, that would be the Secretary of State’s offices. United Corporate Services can provide legalization and apostille services for documents that are needed by companies conducting business in any country regardless if that country is party to the Hague Convention or not. The Apostille… The apostille is a printed form (or sometimes a stamp) consisting of 10 numbered standard files, with information like the country of origin, signing party, date, etc. The apostille is then attached to the public document being ‘authenticated’. Obtaining an apostille can be very simple in some jurisdictions and for some documents but for others it can be a timely and complex process. If done incorrectly it will cost you both time and money. UCS has the experience and resources to process your document and return them to you in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our services include: Document pick up where available Travelling Notary services Apostille processing Delivery of your document(s) once the process is completed Processing options and times vary from state to state. UCS can process your apostille or legalization quickly and easily. Contact your Client Service Representative or email us at info@unitedcorporate.com for details. FAQ What is legalization and why would I need it? How do I legalize my document? What is an Apostille? What does the Hague Convention have to do with legalization? What if a country is not party to the Hague? What does an Apostille do? Who issues Apostilles? Where can I get an Apostille Certificate? What kind of documents do I need an Apostille for? When do we use an apostille or legalize a document? Why do I need a Legalization or Authentication? What’s type of documents are eligible for legalization? What is a Certificate of Authentication? What is a County Certification and in what instances is this required prior to taking the documents to the Department of State for an Apostille? Will I be able to get a document legalized for countries that are not party to The Hague? How long does it take to have a document apostilled or authenticated? After the Certificate of Authentication why do some countries require you to visit their consulate/ embassy and some don’t? Services Apostille/Legalization Company Formations Good Standing Certificates Document Retrievals Registered Agent Annual Report Filings UCC Filings UCC Searches Tax Lien Searches Bankruptcy Searches Judgement/Litigation Searches Intellectual Property/Trademark Searches Dissolution/Withdrawal Filings Mail Forwarding Remote Online Notarization Independent Director Charitable Solicitations Resources Annual Report Information Corporate Statutes Pay Delaware Franchise Tax Pay My R-Invoice UCS UCC eZFile UCS Connect UCS Podcast State Forms UCC Forms UCS Study Hall FAQ W-9 Form UCS YouTube Channel Contact Us About Us Meet the Team Careers Contact Us Paralegal Support Announcements Industry News SOS Holiday Closings Annual Report Due Dates Sign up for Industry News and Alerts Submit UCS makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or at other sites to which we link. Assessing the accuracy or reliability of the information is the responsibility of the user. UCS shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for any damages in connection with the use of the information contained herein. UCS does not provide legal or tax advice. This information is for reference only. Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2021 United Corporate Services, Inc. UCS Connect is a trademark of United Corporate Services, Inc. 5.0 stars - based on 5 reviews This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. By continuing to browse the site, you are accepting the use of cookies. For more information click here. Accept