houston Apostille Authentication Services
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What Is An Apostille?
An apostille is an authentication certificate that verifies the authenticity of a public document, such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, educational diplomas, and other legal documents. It is required for documents that need to be used abroad.
The apostille certifies that the document has been issued in accordance with the law and bears the signature of a Texas public official who has the authority to issue the document. In Austin, Texas, the Secretary of State issues apostilles for documents issued by state authorities, such as birth certificates and academic transcripts.
Our apostille service includes notarizing any documents that may be required, getting the document translated and our apostille agent traveling to you and to the Secretary of State.
Why Do I Need an Apostille?
Many people come to find they need an apostille usually when a document needs to be recorded internationally. Many international entities businesses and government agencies outside of the United States require certain documents to receive an apostille from the document’s home state to ensure legality and integrity.
Our Houston Office
Our full-time notaries provide individuals, companies or your clients with apostille services in the city of Houston and State ofTexas.
Our professional apostille agent will look over all documents to ensure that your document will not be rejected as we understand your time matters.
Customer guarantee For every Apostille
We greatly appreciate anybody that choses to do business with us and strive to have EVERY person satisfied with our apostilles service. we promise we will always strive to make things right or your money back.
Our Houston apostille services strives to have your document to be expedited and rejection free. And if there are we make it right
Our Process
Assess
Call or email us so we can see the type of document, destination and anything else your document may need such as a notarization.
Travel
After finding out your apostille needs we drive to wherever you need us to meet you.
Receive
We arrive to your location to receive your document and will notarize the document if it is needed.
Apostille
After receiving your document we will take it to Austin to the Secretary of State office to receive its apostille. We then deliver or mail the document to you.
Why Let us Help You With Your Apostille?
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Why Choose Us
Choosing our apostille notary service means gaining access to a experienced notary who prioritizes efficiency, global recognition, convenience, reliability, personalized support, and cost-effectiveness. We are committed to simplifying the Apostille process and ensuring that your documents are authenticated promptly and accurately for international use.
Common International Documents
Birth Certificates
Birth Certificates may be requested for recording in other nations and may require apostille authentication.
Legal Documents
Affidavits, power of attorneys and many other court issued and legal documents may need apostille for recording in another country.
Real-Estate Documents
Real estate loan closing packages, HELOC, refinances, lending documents from buyers and sellers abroad and in country may need apostille.
Death Certificates
Certain medical-related documents, such as medical consent forms, advance directives, and HIPAA authorization forms, may require notarization to ensure their validity and enforceability.
Business Agreements
Many companies require their agreements and business documents notarized and an apostille for recording in other nations.
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Who issues apostille in Texas?
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What Is an Apostille?
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Frequently asked questions
Documents that require an apostille are able to receive it at the Texas Secretary of State in Austin, Texas.
Many foreign associations may ask for an apostille authentication for certain documents but generally an apostille is for countries that are part of the “Hague Convention” or countries with international treaties with the U.S.
The requirements of an apostille for certain documents can differ. But for many documents it being notarized in front of a notary and simply brought to the Secretary of State to receive its apostille
The notary can’t assist in translating any apostilles.
No, you have to be in the presence of a notary to sign your documents, whether it be online or in person.
Yes, we offer expedited apostilles services for those who need their documents processed more quickly. Contact us for more information on our expedited service
Valid driver’s license, US Passport or military ID. And the document that may need to be authenticated or notarized. We can also print for you
For countries that are not part of The Hague Convention a different process is required.
Remote online notarization (RON) enables individuals to have their signatures notarized without the need to be physically present in front of a notary. Utilizing audiovisual technology via the internet, notaries can remotely witness the signing of documents and verify the signer’s identity. This method has been sanctioned in nearly twenty-four states across the nation, providing a convenient and secure means for individuals to access notary services from afar.
You’ll typically need to provide the original document that requires an apostille. This could include birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, or legal documents. Additionally, you may need to fill out an application form provided by the Texas Secretary of State’s office.
Our team
Aimani Lawless
Owner
Texas notary public, specializes in title packages and real estate documents via RON. Design lead.
Albert Lee
Owner
Mobile and online notary commissioned for the state of Texas. Owner and creator of Lee’s Mobile and Online Notary. Apostille Agent
Speed of our Apostille Service
We help process your documents’ apostille authentication needs. It can take up from a matter of days to weeks all depending on your deadline. We can deliver it directly to the Secretary of State or mail it for your convenience.
Depending on your logistics at the end of our apostille process we can either mail the finalized document to its final destination or we can deliver the document directly to your door, all depending on your needs.
Apostille in Houston
Our apostille notary service specializes in expedited processing, including same-day express options, for a wide range of personal, business, and corporate documents originating from Texas or federal documents from non-Hague Convention countries.
We differentiate between countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention (HCCH) and those that are not, offering either apostille filing or document legalization through US foreign embassies or consulates as needed.
Our services cover recordable documents issued by the State of Texas, city, or county clerks’ offices, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates or licenses. Please note that only original documents, not photocopies, can be processed for apostille services.