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What Is a Birth Certificate Apostille?
A birth certificate apostille is a certified authentication seal that confirms your birth record is legitimate and recognized internationally. Countries that are part of the Hague Convention require this certification in order to accept your birth certificate for official use.
You may need a birth certificate apostille to:
- Study abroad
- Apply for dual citizenship
- Get married overseas
- Work or live abroad
- Claim inheritance
- Travel internationally with children
- Start a business abroad
If your destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, your birth certificate will require embassy legalization instead of an apostille. Travel Visa Pro handles both.
Why You Need an Apostille for Your Birth Certificate
Even if your birth certificate is original and state-issued, foreign authorities will not accept it without an apostille or legalization.
The apostille acts as proof that:
- The birth certificate was issued by a certified agency
- The signatures and seals are valid
- The document is legally recognized in international use
Without an apostille, your application abroad can be rejected or delayed.
How Our Apostille Process Works
Step 1 — Place Your Order
Tell us:
- Which country your apostilled document is going to
- Whether you need standard or expedited processing
(We provide apostille service for all 50 states.)
Step 2 — Send Us Your Document
Depending on your state of issue:
- You may need to mail the original certified birth certificate, or
- If allowed by your state, you can email a scanned certified copy (we will let you know).
We will:
- Confirm whether your document meets state requirements
- Outline any state + federal fees
- Provide an estimated completion date
Step 3 — Receive Your Apostilled Birth Certificate
Once completed, we:
- Email confirmation of completion
- Ship your apostilled document securely with tracking
Standard processing: 8–11 weeks
Rush processing: available depending on state and consular schedules
Required Items
- Certified state-issued birth certificate (not hospital-issued, not photocopied)
- Recipient country name (so we determine apostille vs. authentication)
- Completed Travel Visa Pro order form
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an apostille to use my birth certificate abroad?
Yes. Foreign governments require an apostille (or legalization for non-Hague countries) to verify the document’s authenticity.
Where do I get my birth certificate apostilled?
Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State where the birth certificate was issued. Travel Visa Pro handles this process for all 50 states.
Can I apostille a hospital birth certificate?
No. It must be a certified state-issued birth certificate. If you need a new certified copy, we can help you request one.
How long does the apostille process take?
Standard processing takes 8–11 weeks. Rush service may be available depending on state issuance rules.
What if the country I’m traveling to is not part of the Hague Convention?
Your document will require embassy legalization. We handle this process as well.
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