When you need to use a Missouri-issued document abroad, obtaining an apostille is essential. Our company specializes in helping individuals, businesses, and institutions across Missouri navigate the apostille process with ease, ensuring that your documents meet international legal standards. Whether you’re handling personal paperwork or business documents, our Missouri apostille services deliver confidence, compliance, and convenience.
An apostille is an official certificate issued by a competent authority that authenticates the origin of a public document for international use under the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961. This certification confirms that a document issued in Missouri is legally valid and can be recognized in another member country of the Convention.
If you’re planning to study, work, marry, or conduct business overseas, an apostille provides assurance to foreign authorities that your documents are legitimate and properly certified. Without this authentication, your documents may be rejected abroad.
According to the Missouri Secretary of State, common documents eligible for apostille include:
Note: All documents must be either original certified copies or properly notarized according to Missouri law. The state will not apostille documents issued in other states or those that do not meet notarization or certification standards.
In Missouri, the type of certification your document receives depends on the destination country:
Both forms of certification serve the same purpose—verifying the authenticity of a Missouri-issued document for international use—but are used under different legal frameworks.
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We’ve helped thousands of clients nationwide ensure their documents are properly certified for international acceptance. Let us do the same for you in Missouri.
We proudly offer apostille services across the state of Missouri, including but not limited to:
No matter where you’re located, our streamlined process allows you to access trusted apostille services without visiting government offices.
Who issues apostilles in Missouri?
The Missouri Secretary of State’s office is the designated authority for issuing apostilles and certificates of authentication.
Can I apostille a notarized document?
Yes, as long as it has been notarized correctly by a Missouri notary public with an active commission and includes all required elements (e.g., signature, seal).
What if my document is not from Missouri?
Apostilles must be issued by the state that produced the document. For out-of-state documents, you must contact the issuing state’s apostille authority.
Do apostilles expire?
Apostilles themselves do not expire, but the validity of the underlying document may depend on the requirements of the receiving country.
Can I get an apostille in Missouri for use in a non-Hague country?
You will receive a certificate of authentication instead. Additional steps may be needed through the receiving country’s embassy or consulate.
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