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Hague Conference and NNA Collaborate on Electronic Apostille Program

January 24, 2014 By Atlanta Apostille

The Hague Conference on Private International Law is partnering with the National Notary Association (NNA) to introduce the Electronic Apostille Pilot Program (e-APP). The program is intended as a solution to reduce document fraud and business costs by streamlining business and fortifying security.

Apostilles are used all over the world for a variety of documents, including powers of attorney, contracts, and international adoptions. The apostille provides a “seal of approval” from the issuing country that all participating members can trust as accurate and authentic.

The e-APP offers a standardized, secure format for authenticating documents and relies on a paperless process. More than 90 states are currently participating in the e-APP program. The United States alone issues about 1,000,000 apostilles each year and is expected to do so with even more speed and security thanks to the e-APP.

The e-APP will save US residents both time and money by reducing the number of documents that are rejected by foreign countries, simplifying the process of using documents overseas.

Apostille (Apostilla), Visas, and Relocating to Mexico

October 18, 2013 By Atlanta Apostille

If you are relocating to Mexico, you will have to obtain a visa, which means that you will have to submit a lot of paperwork. Each visa is company and position specific, and be sure to apply as far in advance as possible, since it can take months to apply for a visa.

However, having your visa approved is not the end of the paperwork. Whether you need to renew your visa, rent a house, or buy a car, you will be asked to produce various documents, such as your birth certificate, marriage certificate, and passport. For this reason, it would be a good idea to have all of your official documents certified with an apostille (apostilla), translated, and notarized before you leave the country. This will ensure that your documents will be accepted by the Mexican embassy. Fortunately, Atlanta Apostille can obtain the necessary certification and notarization for your documents and have them back to you within 24 hours, so you do not have to delay your move.

Félicitations! Apostilles for Weddings in France

June 24, 2013 By Atlanta Apostille

Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world, so it comes as no surprise that France is a popular wedding location for many American couples. If your partner is a foreign national of France, there are certain preliminary steps you must take before your marriage can take place. First, at least one partner needs to have lived for at least 30 days in France and must provide proof of residence one month before the wedding. You will also need to provide your birth certificates, an affidavit showing no impediment to marriage, and a prenuptial certificate of health. Your birth certificates should be apostilled and the affidavit should be notarized by a notary public. Finally, you will need to display a public notice at the city hall where you are getting married at least 10 days before the wedding date. For more detailed information you may contact the French embassy or visit their website.