What is an Apostille?

An Apostille is a pre-printed form certifying a document for use in another country, pursuant to the 1961 Hague Convention. The Apostille is an abbreviated method of legalization that certifies the Notary’s signature. Simply put, countries that are party to the Hague Convention have agreed to do away with the lengthy legalisation process and accept documents with the Apostille as authentic. An Apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State.

Why use Blair Consular?

Blair Consular can arrange an Apostille either on its own or in conjunction with other methods of authentication. For one competitive handling fee, Blair will arrange any level of authentication required, eliminating the stress and time required to process the document/s in-house. Our service ensures that your documents are processed with efficiency, security and confidentiality at all times. The majority of documents which are lodged for Apostille must be notarised prior to lodging – the only exceptions are those which have been issued by a Government Body. Blair Consular can arrange this on your behalf using our network of Notaries.