To use your business documents that you filed with a U.S. State in another country, you will likely need an Apostille Certificate. We can help you order one today from your secretary of state so you can live, work and do business in other countries.
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How it Works
With Swyft Filings, it’s a cinch to get an Apostille Certificate for your corporate documents.
You can order your Apostille Certificate from your account with a single click or after answering a few questions in most circumstances.
Why Let Swyft Filings Obtain Your Apostille Certificate
Put our experience and expertise to work for you so you can focus on your business.
We know exactly where to go to order your Apostille Certificate quickly. If you are operating in a foreign country, they may ask for an Apostille Certificate to authenticate your corporate documents. We can get it done quickly.
Mailed Directly to You
Once you place the order, you are done. We have the states mail the Apostille Certificate straight to you if available or forward them to as soon as they arrive in our office.
Expedited Process Available
When you need it in an emergency, we know exactly who to talk to about getting it done fast in your state.
Official Validation
In today’s world when people question everything, the Apostille Certificate puts to rest any doubt that you really formed your entity in your state and can do business in foreign countries.
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Apostille Ceritificate FAQs
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What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is a form of certification that authenticates your state documents for use in foreign countries. Pursuant to the Hague Convention, it allows the data on your documents and filings to be understood by the receiving country regardless of the official language of the issuing country.
What does an Apostille do?
The purpose of the Apostille is to "abolish the requirement of diplomatic or consular legalization for foreign public documents.” In plain English, it certifies the authenticity of the official state documents.
Who issues Apostilles?
In the United States, it is usually the Secretary of State of the individual states that issues the Apostille Certificates for their own state documents.
Why would I need an Apostille Certificate?
If you need to authenticate your corporate filings in a U.S. state for use in a foreign country, you may need an Apostille Certificate. The Apostille Certificate may accompany your Certificate of Good Standing, your Articles of Organization, your Articles of Incorporation or other official documents filed with or created by your local government. When you do business in a foreign country, they may want proof of your existence and validity. They can also accompany wills, marriage licenses and other more personal official documents.
How much does it cost?
You normally need to include a copy of the document you want to accompany the Apostille Certificate and there may be a cost associated with obtaining that document. On top of that, state agencies normally charge $10-$100.
Getting your Apostille Certificate will likely be just the first step in your journey to do business in another country. Arm yourself with the knowledge needed to succeed with the guides, articles, and case studies in Swyft’s Resource Center.
