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Apostille
An apostille is a certification used between Hague Apostille Convention countries to help a public document be accepted abroad.
Why it matters
Visa files often require police records, birth certificates, marriage certificates or education records to be apostilled or legalized before translation and submission.
Caveats
- Not every country uses apostilles.
- Some documents need consular legalization instead.
- Translation rules can differ by consulate.