APOSTILLE BY DESTINATION

Apostille certification for the United States

The United States has been a Hague Apostille member since 1981. In practice, many US institutions accept Canadian documents without requiring an Apostille at all, but some, particularly courts, universities, and government agencies, do ask for one.

COMMONLY APOSTILLED

Documents we regularly handle for the United States

  • Powers of Attorney
  • Corporate and commercial documents
  • Educational credentials
  • Vital records for legal or immigration matters
GOOD TO KNOW

Notes specific to this destination

Ask the specific US institution requesting your document whether they need a full Apostille or simply a notarized copy; it varies by state and by institution, and we can help you figure out which applies.

Requirements can change and individual institutions sometimes ask for more than the standard Apostille. We'll confirm current requirements with you before we submit anything.

Every document type is different, and so is every fee: the cost depends on the type and number of documents you need Apostilled, not a flat rate. Contact us below with your document details for an accurate estimate.


APOSTILLE FOR THE UNITED STATES: THE BACKGROUND

What to know about the United States specifically

The United States has recognized Apostilles since October 15, 1981, per the Hague Conference's official status table, one of the earliest ratifications of the Convention.

In practice, many US institutions accept Canadian documents as-is, but courts, universities, and some government agencies specifically require an Apostille. It's worth confirming with the receiving institution first; if they do require one, the process is straightforward since both countries have been long-standing members.

HOW IT WORKS

Our process is the same for every destination

Consultation, document submission, preparation, government processing, collection, and delivery. See the full step-by-step breakdown on our Services page.

FEES & PRICING

Get pricing for your the United States documents

Apostille fees depend on the type of document and how many you're submitting, so we don't post a flat price list. Send us the details below, including the type of document(s), how many, and that they're headed to the United States, and we'll reply with an accurate quote.


READY WHEN YOU ARE

Need a document Apostilled for the United States?

Request an appointment for a specific time, or send an inquiry if you'd like to confirm requirements for your document first.