Guides on apostille, legalization & certified translation

Clear answers to the most common questions about authenticating U.S. documents for use abroad. Written for real cases, not legal jargon.

What it authenticates, where it is used and what it does not guarantee.

How to know which one you need based on the destination country.

Notarization, the state where it is apostilled and what to check before signing.

How it is prepared and apostilled, and what each country requires.

Chamber of commerce, apostille or legalization: when each one applies.

FDA, a state agency or another, depending on the product — and how to authenticate it.