Apostille & Legalisation
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certificate used to authenticate the origin of a public document for use in another country that is party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an apostille do?
It authenticates the relevant signature, seal or stamp on a public document.
Is an apostille the same as legalisation?
An apostille is a simplified legalisation route for countries covered by the Hague Apostille Convention.
Does an apostille verify the contents of a document?
No. It authenticates the origin of the document, not the truth of every statement inside it.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services