Date archives: December 7, 2022

“Apostille” is a French word meaning certification. It refers to the authentication of documents under the terms of the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents.

How do I apostille my US birth certificate in Lowell MA? In order to apostille your certificate, you must mail in the original or a certified copy issued by the County Clerk or State to our office for processing. Birth certificates can only be authenticated from the State of issue.

Let’s start by defining what is an apostille. An “apostille” is a form of authentication issued to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of 1961. An Apostille is issued as an attachment and will validate the authenticity of your document to the foreign entity you are required to present your document. One Source Process offers standard and expedited apostille and legalization services.