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In Michigan, the notary cannot make a "true copy" statement

If you have documents that need to be notarized and further apostilled or authenticated in Michigan, such as a passport, driver's...

📩 Notice: Texas SOS office no longer accepts written credit card information on payment forms

Below is the notice we received from the Texas SOS office. AUSTIN (May 10, 2023) - The Texas Secretary of State (SOS) will no longer...

Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG) Apostille

What is a Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG)? The Export Reform and Enhancement Act of 1996 authorized the Food and Drug...

Is Apostille required for a U.S. territory? Like Puerto Rico

The U.S. has five permanently inhabited territories: Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, Guam and the Northern...

American Samoa Apostille Service

How to apostille a document issued in American Samoa? If your document is issued in American Samoa and will be used abroad, an Apostille...

Northern Mariana Islands Apostille Service

How to apostille a document issued in the Northern Mariana Islands? If your document is issued in the Commonwealth of the Northern...

China now accedes to the Apostille Convention

🇨🇳 China On March 8, 2023, China deposited its instrument of accession to the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement...

Guam Apostille Service

How to apostille a document issued in Guam? If your document is issued in Guam and will be used abroad, an Apostille is required. The...

Checklist: Who to notify of your name change?

You might change your name through marriage, divorce, or court. Don't forget to update the following information and documents and notify...

Newly Updated Green Card 2023

Having a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card) allows you to live and work permanently in the United States. On Jan....

US Virgin Islands Apostille Service

How to apostille a document issued in US Virgin Islands? If your document is issued in US Virgin Islands and will be used abroad, an...

How to Apostille a Driver's License?

Before apostille a Driver's License, you'll need to get a notarized copy of your Driver's License first. 1. What is notarization? In the...

How to Apostille a Green Card?

Before apostille a Green Card, you'll need to get a notarized copy of your Green Card first. 1. What is notarization? In the US, a notary...

Puerto Rico Apostille Service

How to apostille a document issued in Puerto Rico? If your document is issued in Puerto Rico and will be used abroad, an Apostille is...

HCCH Published the 2nd Edition of Apostille Handbook

On January 18, 2023, the Permanent Bureau of the HCCH (Hague Conference on Private International Law – Conférence de La Haye de droit...

How to Replace My US Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship?

The following instructions are from the USCIS website, which aims to help our clients get a Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of...

Chinese Embassy: Notice on the Reopening of the Visa Office

The Visa Office of the Chinese Embassy will reopen as of January 25, 2023. Those who enter the Visa Office are required to wear masks and...

How to Apostille a Visa?

Before apostille a visa, you'll need to get a notarized copy of your visa page first. 1. What is notarization? In the US, a notary public...

FDA CPP or eCPP Apostille

1. What is FDA CPP or eCPP? Facilities exporting human drugs are often asked by foreign customers or foreign governments to provide...

FDA 510(K) Clearance Letter Apostille

FDA 510(k) Clearance Letter - 1st Page Before apostille a 510(K) Clearance Letter you obtained from the FDA, you'll need to get a...

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