What you need
- One of: Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, Certificate of Good Standing, Bylaws, Operating Agreement, Commercial Invoice, or other commercial contract.
- Document must be notarized OR certified by the state (e.g., a "certified copy" from the Secretary of State's office).
- The state of incorporation or notarization.
State-certified vs notarized
Some documents (like a Certificate of Good Standing) come pre-certified directly from the Secretary of State and don't need notarization. Others (like contracts or board resolutions) need notarization first. We'll guide you.
Common business documents we apostille
- Certificate of Incorporation / Articles of Organization
- Certificate of Good Standing / Certificate of Existence
- Bylaws and Operating Agreements
- Board Resolutions
- Commercial contracts and agreements
- Commercial invoices
- Certificates of Origin
- Trademark and patent assignments
- Audited financial statements (notarized)
When you need a business document apostille
- Registering a US company or subsidiary abroad
- Opening a foreign business bank account
- Signing international contracts or joint ventures
- Foreign tax registration
- Bidding on international tenders
- Foreign trademark or patent filings
- Selling US-made products through foreign distributors
How long does it take?
- Standard: 5–10 business days
- Express: 2–4 business days
- Rush: 24–72 hours (select states only)
Common questions
Can a Delaware company get a Delaware apostille?
Yes. A document filed or notarized in Delaware gets its apostille from the Delaware Secretary of State — even if your company operates elsewhere.
We need apostilles for multiple subsidiaries — can you bulk process?
Yes. Add multiple documents to a single order, or contact us for high-volume corporate orders.
The destination country isn't in the Hague Convention — what now?
You'll need embassy legalization instead of an apostille. We're rolling out legalization services soon — leave your email on the home page to be notified.
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