Apostille, Embassy Legalization & Document Authentication FAQs

An apostille is a formal certificate issued by a Secretary of State that authenticates the seal and signature on a public document for international use in Hague Convention countries. Common documents include birth certificates, school diplomas, and notarized powers of attorney.

Documents going to Hague Convention countries only require an apostille. For non-Hague countries (like China or UAE), additional steps are needed — including embassy or consulate legalization. AMN handles both routes with full coordination.

We handle personal and business documents, including:

• Birth, marriage, and death certificates
   
• School diplomas and transcripts
   
• Divorce decrees and adoption papers
   
• FBI background checks, IRS letters, and corporate bylaws
   
• Powers of attorney and notarized statements

Yes! We offer nationwide apostille services. Whether your document is from California, New York, Texas, Florida, or beyond, we coordinate directly with the appropriate Secretary of State.

Yes, we offer same-day and expedited apostille services for California documents via direct delivery to the Los Angeles Secretary of State’s office. Available for Murrieta, Temecula, and nearby cities.

Absolutely. We serve clients around the world who need U.S. documents authenticated. International clients can email or ship their documents to us. We offer secure handling, tracking, and return shipping globally.

Yes, but they must be translated by a certified translator into English first. AMN provides certified and notarized translations in over 150 languages, compliant with apostille requirements.

You don’t need to be present. We accept documents via mail or courier, and we serve Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Wildomar, La Cresta, French Valley, Winchester, and nationwide/international clients with secure options.

We’ll guide you through the embassy legalization process, which may involve multiple agencies including the U.S. Department of State and the foreign embassy. AMN handles it all with precision and discretion.

Serving Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, La Cresta, Canyon Lake, French Valley, and Winchester.
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