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Special Power of Attorney Apostille (SPA)

Do you need to apostille your Special Power of Attorney (SPA)?

A Special Power of Attorney form allows you to appoint another person in another country to act on your behalf should you ever require someone to make short- or long-term decisions for you.

A Power of Attorney document allows you to choose what your personal representative, or attorney-in-fact, will be responsible for by designating certain powers to them. By doing so, you can stay in the Unites States and avoid having to travel.

We recommend that your power of attorney be created by a specialist (Example: Attorney, paralegal, etc..) in the country requesting your documents. The power of attorney should be written in English and the language spoken in the other country.  For example, if you need to provide a special power of attorney to a representative in Mexico, we recommend that the power of attorney be written in English and Spanish.  Don’t worry if it’s only written in English, we also provide translation services.

Please follow the following three simple steps to getting an apostille on your Special Power of Attorney:

Step 1: Have your power of attorney created by a specialist in the country requesting your documents.

Step 2: Meet with a local notary public who will witness you sign this document.

Step 3: Mail in your original signed and notarized power of attorney with our order forms for processing.

That’s it!  Once we obtain the apostille for your documents, we will send them back by FedEx overnight return shipping at no additional cost.

Obtaining an apostille on your Special Power of Attorney form can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

ClicInternational Apostille Services Order Formsk the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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FBI Background Check for Spain

Do you need to apostille your FBI criminal background check for Spain?

At National Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your FBI Criminal Background Check.  We can apostille FBI background checks issued within the past 90 days through the US Department of State in Washington D.C.

Most countries will only accept background checks issued and apostilled within the past 90 days.  If your background check is older, you will need to obtain a new one.  For some countries, you may also need to obtain a State issued background check.  For example, state background checks issued from the local Police, Sheriff’s Department, or a State background check.

The first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check.  Please contact us for a list of recommended FBI Channelers.  If the FBI Channeler is unable to help, please contact the FBI directly.  More information here: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks

If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), go ahead and e-mail it to us with the completed order form and credit card authorization form.  If you receive your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC office with our order forms Washington DC Apostille Order Forms.  We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy.  It’s your choice.

An FBI background check cannot be notarized nor processed through any Secretary of State offices.  For example, an FBI background check cannot be processed in New York.  The only office able to apostille this document is the US Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington DC.

Our staff in Washington DC will hand deliver and pick up your documents through the US Department of State – Office of Authentications in four business days.  We also provide FedEx overnight return shipping at no additional cost.  For example, if we receive your FBI background check on Monday before 2pm, it will be completed on Friday and shipped out by FedEx priority overnight.  This is the absolute fastest service in Washington D.C.

Obtaining an apostille on your travel consent form can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

ClicInternational Apostille Services Order Formsk the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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Travel Consent Form Apostille

Are you planning to travel with a minor child and need an apostille on a Travel Consent Form?

The purpose of signing a travel consent form is to allow your minor child to travel outside of the United States with another person (Example: Father, Mother, Grandparents, Aunt, Uncle, etc..).

You can obtain a travel consent form from the airline, travel agency, or you can find a sample online. Basically, the letter will state that you are giving permission to one or more people to take your child outside of the country. The letter should include travel dates, your name, the name of the child, the person the child will travel with, the country the child will travel too, passport numbers, and the return date. You will want to put as much information as possible include airline information.

The travel consent form will need to be signed and notarized by the person giving permission (Example: Father giving permission to mother to take daughter (minor) outside of the USA). Once the document has been notarized, it can then be mailed in to our office for processing. You will need to download our order form that corresponds with the state the form was notarized in.

We recommend that you find a notary who has at least five years of experience and one who will follow the notarial laws of their state. Improperly notarized travel consent letters will be rejected by the State causing delays and additional costs.

Obtaining an apostille on your travel consent form can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

ClicInternational Apostille Services Order Formsk the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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FBI Background Check For China

Are you planning to work in China and need your FBI background check to be certified and legalized through the China Embassy?

In order to satisfy the requirements of a China work Visa (Z Visa), you will need to obtain an FBI background check.

The first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check. We can provide you a list of recommended Channelers by email.

If the FBI Channeler is unable to help, please contact the FBI directly.

If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), go ahead and e-mail it to us with the completed order form and payment (see below). If you receive your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC apostille office with our order forms (see below). Note: We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. It’s your choice.

The Chinese Embassy does not have a preference.  Please also include a color copy of your USA passport.  This is the page with your picture and information.

An FBI background check does not require notarization and cannot be processed from any US state.  This document can only be processed through the US Department of State and the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Certifying and legalizing your FBI background check for China can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

ClicInternational Apostille Services Order Formsk the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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Marriage License Apostille

Do you need to apostille your Marriage License?  Were you married in the United States and need to register your wedding in another country?

In order to apostille your marriage license, you will need to mail in the original or County Clerk certified copy with our order forms.

At National Apostille Inc., we take the guesswork out of getting an apostille on your marriage license.  Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

Common reasons why another country would request an Apostille on a Marriage license are:

  • Registering your marriage in another country
  • Dual Citizenship
  • Death of Spouse
  • Interest & Ownership in Property
  • Inheritance

Marriage licenses can only be processed through the state of origin.  For example, if you were married in California, then your license can only receive the California apostille.  If you were married in New York, then your marriage license can only receive a New York apostille.  The document is processed from the state of origin.

In order for your marriage license to receive an apostille, the country must be a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Obtaining an apostille on your marriage license can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

ClicInternational Apostille Services Order Formsk the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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