What does getting married in another country and obtaining dual citizenship have in common?
They both require that you apostille your birth certificate.
An apostille is the certification of authenticity that is recognized among countries that are members of the Hague Convention of 1961. The apostille confirms the seals and signatures of documents (such as birth certificates) are true copies of the original.
If your destination country is not a member of the Hague Convention of 1961, then your birth certificate will need to follow the legalization process through the Embassy or Consulate.
Apostille Your Birth Certificate
The country you are traveling to will not accept your birth certificate without it first being apostilled or legalized.
The first step is to locate the original birth certificate or obtain a certified copy.
Obtaining a copy of your birth certificate can be a bit time-consuming. You will need to contact the State Registrar or the County Clerk where the birth took place. Make sure to request a ‘certified’ copy; this means that the county or state has endorsed that it is a valid copy.
Another option is to visit one of the various online companies that can obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate. Companies such as VitalChek and Vital Records will contact the correct county and state for you. You fill out their online forms, and the certificate is mailed directly to you.
The second step is to obtain the apostille for your birth certificate. Luckily, we can quickly do that for you.
Working with One Source Process
We apostille birth certificates from all 50 states and all US territories; plus, we have worked with just about every country and can quickly apostille or legalize your birth certificate.
At One Source Process, we know exactly what Secretary of State or Embassy/Consulate to contact to obtain your apostille without any problems. We also offer a FREE review of all papers before we submit them for apostille, catching any discrepancies before they cause the apostille to be rejected.
Simply fill out our online Order Form and mail us the original or certified copy of the birth certificate. We will handle it from here.
We are here to help you apostille your birth certificate. Please Contact Us with any questions. We are available 7 days a week and look forward to working with you.
Hello,
I’m a US citizen, born in Pennsylvania but residing in North Carolina, and am planning to get married abroad. I have my original birth certificate. Due to the current situation with coronavirus and many things being shut down, is it still possible to get an apostille? And if so, do you know approximately how long the process would take?
Thank you for your help.
Hello,
We’re currently able to obtain your apostille through the PA Secretary of State but on a delayed basis. It has been taking between 10-14 business days. You can begin by sending us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/.
I have the same concern from the above message; I thought an answer would be here. My reason to check. I am also from Philadelphia. However, I am residing in Florida. My 2nd concern is your fee amount.3rdly, how long have this company been in business?
Hello,
We have been in business for 11 years. To get a free consultation and quote, please send us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. One of our specialists will review your document to make sure it’s valid for apostille and they will let you know what processing times are available and the costs.
Danny
I was born in Nairobi, Kenya am a US citizen. I currently live in Nicaragua and need my birth certificate apostilled. Can you do it for me and also what would you charge?
Thanks
Hello Shiraz,
Yes, we can definitely assist. To get your free consultation and quote, please send us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. One of our specialists will be prompt to email you your confirmation and quote.
Danny
Hi I need to have my birth certificate Apostille but I need two copies for El Salvador and Nicaragua i was born is CA is it possible to have two certified copies / notarized copies apostille ? Or do I need my original and would have to buy another extra birth certificate to have the two copies Apostille that i need please help
Good afternoon,
We can certainly assist. Please send us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. Our specialists will review your documents to make sure they’re valid for apostille and they will let you know the available processing times and costs.
In order to have a copy for El Salvador and Nicaragua, we will need you to send us two copies of your birth certificate so you will have to order an extra one.
Danny
I am in the beginning stages of applying for Italian dual citizenship. Before I request documents, what exactly am I asking for? I will need birth and marriage records for grandparents and parents,,as well as for me and my husband. I understand all documents need an Apostille, but I’m unclear on that process. Do I send the certified true copies of all documents to Secretary of State, or died the original issuing agency do that? Can I do that in my state of current residence or does it go to the state in which documents were issued. Does my signature on my requests need to be notarized?
Before I start spending money, I’d like to know what to ask for.
Thank you!
Francine
Hello Francine,
We can get all of your documents apostilled and shipped back to your return address. All of your documents will have to be mailed to us. Before you mail them, we want to review them to make sure they’re valid for apostille. You can send us your free review request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. If your documents are not valid for apostille, our specialists will let you know why and how to obtain valid copies. They will also let you know the available processing times and costs.
Danny
Hello,
I am planning on getting married soon in Germany and need an apostille for my birth certificate. The certified copy that I have is from 2010. Will that still work? I’ve read on different sites different requirements. Also, how quickly are things being processed during these times?
Thank you in advance,
Sarah
Hello Sarah,
Please send us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. Our specialists will review your document and they will let you know if it’s acceptable for apostille. They will also let you know the available processing times and costs.
Danny
Hi I need a birth certificate apostilled from Utah but I live in Arizona can you help me
Please send us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. Our specialists will review your documents to make sure they’re valid for apostille and they will let you know the process, processing times available and the costs.
Danny
Hello I am wondering what I need to apostille a birth certificate of Nebraska, as i’m trying to achieve a Citizenship of Panama
Hello,
Please send us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. Our specialists will review your documents to make sure they’re valid for apostille and they will let you know the process required, available processing times and costs.
Danny
I am a u.s. citizen and I am marrying a Colombian in Colombia. I need my birth certificate and a copy of my birth certificate in Spanish and an apostille for that. I cannot figure out how to get a birth certificate in Spanish. can you guys help with this?
Hello John,
You will need to get your birth certificate in English apostilled and then get it translated into Spanish. We can process both steps for you. Please send us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. Our specialists will review your document to make sure it’s valid for apostille and they will let you know the process, processing times available and the costs.
Danny
Hi I am trying to get residency in st.maarten, they want an apostille birth certificate, is this something you can help me with?
Hello,
We can certainly assist. Please send us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. Our specialists will review your documents to make sure they are valid for apostille and they will let you know the available processing times and costs.
Danny
Hi, I live in the UK and I need a certified apostille copy of my marriage certificate (San Mateo County – CA) and my daughters’ birth certificate (Santa Clara County – CA). Do you have this service?
Good afternoon,
We can certainly assist. Please send us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. Our specialists will review your documents to make sure they’re valid for apostille and they will let you know the process required, available processing times and costs.
Danny
Hello!
I am applying for my German citizenship and the Embassy here in Singapore is requesting an apostilled version of my birth certificate. I was born in Panama City, Panama. I was born on the military base while my father was stationed there in the Army. I have a notarised copy of my original birth certificate. Can you help to provide a apostilled birth certificate? If so, How much and how long will it take to get back to me in Singapore?The german embassy is also requesting that my parents name be on this birth certificate as their names are not on my original one.
Good morning,
We can certainly assist. Please send us your request by going to https://www.onesourceprocess.com/apostillelegalization/. Our specialists will review your documents to make sure they’re valid for apostille and they will let you know the process required, available processing times and costs.
Danny