Description
Apostille
What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is a government certification that is added to legalize a document so that it can be valid abroad. In the case of Puerto Rico, if you are going to use the document in the United States no Apostille is not necessary.
If you have a Birth Certificate from Puerto Rico that you are going to use in another country, for example, in Colombia, the Apostille is required. In other words, for such Certificate to be valid outside of Puerto Rico, or the United States, the Apostille is a requirement.
Can original documents or copies be apostilled?
- Certificates from the PR Demographic Registry: originals only (i.e., no electronic copies). This way, you can be sure that you will not have problems in the country where you will use your documents.
- Criminal Record Certificate: the electronic copy is sufficient.
- Diplomas or Transcripts: these documents require that we first obtain an additional Certification, usually issued by the Department of State, at an extra cost that will be added at the time of ordering. Just in case, as for the Diploma, only the copy is apostilled, not the original.
- Private Documents: you are required to also add an Affidavit to your order and then send us the original, and a copy, to the mailing address that will appear on the screen after payment.
- Judgments: only the Certified Copy (with the original Internal Revenue Service stamps at the end of the document).
What if I don't have the document to apostille?
If you do not yet have the document to apostille, then you must add it to your order, for example, if it is a Certificate from the Demographic Registry of Puerto Rico.
What do I do if I already have the document?
If you already have the document you need to apostille, just place your order by clicking on "Buy" above. After paying, if the document to be apostilled requires you to send us the original, according to the list above, you will automatically see on the screen the mailing address where you will need to send it to us.
If it is a PR Demographic Registry Certificate, and it is already in your hands, it is important that it has an Issue Date of July 1, 2010 onwards. However, if you wish to preserve the Certificate you already have in your possession (for any possible future use), then you can add a new one to your order.
How long does the process take and what does the shipping look like?
Normal processing time is 10 working days. We also have an "express" or "super express" service(5 or 3 business days, respectively), for an additional cost at checkout.
In addition, the shipping time (i.e., the time it takes for the mail to arrive) will depend on the mail service you choose ("Priority" or "Express"). We ship anywhere in the world. For PR or USA, we use the federal mail system ("US Postal Service"). International shipments are through FedEx® or UPS®.
In what language(s) and format does the Apostille come out?
The Apostille comes automatically in both languages (Spanish and English). In Puerto Rico, the Apostille comes only in printed paper. However, if you wish to add the additional option of having the document sent to you in electronic format, apart from the printed one, you can choose this option at the time of payment.
Where can I go for additional questions?
If even after reading the information on this page, you have any doubts or questions, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions section. If you do not find the answer to your question in this link, you can use the contact form.
Testimonials from previous clients:
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Fernando A (verified owner) –
Excellent service, fast and above all extraordinary professionalism!
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JAVIER T. (verified owner) –
Super
Roberto Torres Cabrera (verified owner) –
Very professional I recommend it
Irving Sanchez (verified owner) –
Excellent work
Marcela Fernanda (verified owner) –
Correct Apostille, as requested
Orlando (verified owner) –
Phenomenal I liked the service
Adam (verified owner) –
Satisfied with the work Thank you very much
Antonio (verified owner) –
Perfect
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Victor Gonzalez (verified owner) –
I live in the city of Merida, state of Yucatan, Mexico. I am applying for Mexican citizenship, with which I would have dual citizenship. Apostilling a birth certificate, two in my case, was a mystery to me. The apostilled certificates came in a clear plastic envelope, inside the FedEx cardboard envelope. Very elegant!
Marc Joseph S. (verified owner) –