Georgia Apostille offers apostille services for corporate documents from any state in the USA, making it easy for you to obtain the necessary authentication for use in foreign countries. To begin the process, download and complete the order form and mail your original documents and the order form to us. You will receive your apostilled documents at your address anywhere in the world.
It is important to note that each state has unique requirements, so the original document or a certified copy should be mailed to Global Apostille instead of a copy. Additionally, documents drafted by a company or corporation must be notarized locally, with the drafter's signature certified by a notary licensed in the state where the corporation was founded.
Below are examples of documents that may need to be authenticated and apostilled for foreign use.
Business / Corporate Documents:
- Articles of Incorporation
- Certificate of Free Sale
- Certificate of Foreign Government
- Certificate of Origin
- Commercial Invoice
- Corporate Documents to be Used Overseas
- Department of Health and Human Services Documents
- Distributorship Agreements
- Food and Drug (FDA) Administration Documents
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Patents
- Power of Attorney
Documents used at the federal level include:
- Articles of Incorporation
- Certificate of Foreign Government
- Certificate of Origin
- Commercial Invoice
- Corporate Documents to be Used Overseas
- Distributorship Agreements
- Food and Drug (FDA) Administration Documents
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Patents
- Power of Attorney
- Shipping Documents
An apostille makes corporate documents acceptable for use in a foreign jurisdiction, but it is only valid if the document originated from a country party to the Hague Apostille Convention and intended for use in another country that is also a member of the Hague Convention. If the requesting country is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, the corporate document may require further authentication at the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications and legalization through the Embassy/Consulate office.
The U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications requires all documents to be in their original format and in the English language. If your corporate documents are not in English, a certified translation into the English language and notarization is required.
Obtaining an apostille can be complicated and should not be left to untrained individuals. Atlanta-based Georgia Apostille's professionals understand all of the steps involved for certification in each country and can ensure your documents are processed correctly and efficiently.
Questions? Contact us during business hours 10 AM - 6 PM U.S. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Saturday: 770-447-0360 or toll-free 866-416-0747