International Documents
Apostille Services for International Document Authentication
Expert apostille services for Maryland and Virginia residents needing document authentication for use in Hague Convention countries.
What is an Apostille?
An apostille is an official certification that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in another country. It's required by the Hague Convention of 1961 to ensure documents are recognized across international borders.
At FamLee First, we facilitate the apostille process by ensuring your documents are properly notarized before submission to the Maryland Secretary of State or Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Common Documents Requiring Apostille
Personal Documents
- • Birth certificates
- • Marriage certificates
- • Death certificates
- • Divorce decrees
- • Adoption papers
Educational Documents
- • Diplomas
- • Transcripts
- • Degrees
- • Letters of recommendation
- • Teaching certificates
Business Documents
- • Articles of incorporation
- • Corporate bylaws
- • Power of attorney
- • Contracts
- • Certificates of good standing
Legal Documents
- • Affidavits
- • Court documents
- • Paternity acknowledgments
- • Name change orders
- • FBI background checks
The Apostille Process
Notarization
Your document must first be properly notarized by a commissioned notary
State Authentication
Document is submitted to the Maryland Secretary of State or Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth
Apostille Issuance
The state issues an apostille certificate attached to your document
International Use
Your apostilled document is now valid for use in any Hague Convention country
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
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“FamLee First made our home closing so easy! They came to our house on a Saturday evening and were so professional. Highly recommend!”
Sarah Johnson
Waldorf, MD
Real Estate Closing
“Needed apostille services for international documents. They guided me through the entire process and made it stress-free.”
Michael Chen
Silver Spring, MD
Apostille Services
“Fast, friendly, and professional fingerprinting service. Got my results back quickly for my background check.”
Jennifer Williams
Alexandria, VA
Fingerprinting
“Amazing service for our loan signing. They explained everything clearly and made sure we understood all documents.”
David Martinez
Bethesda, MD
Loan Signing
“Helped us with estate planning documents. Very patient and professional. Will definitely use again!”
Lisa Thompson
Fort Washington, MD
Estate Planning
“Business documents notarized same day. They came to our office and made the process seamless.”
Robert Brown
Rockville, MD
Business Documents
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