If you’re planning to live, work, study, or do business in another country, you may be asked to provide an “apostille.” But what is it exactly?

An apostille is a form of authentication issued to documents for use in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. It verifies the origin of a public document, such as a birth certificate, background check, or notarized legal form. The apostille ensures that your document will be recognized as valid abroad.

At Bloomington Notary, we help individuals and businesses handle this process from start to finish. Whether your document was issued in Indiana or another state—or even federally by an agency like the FBI—we coordinate with the appropriate authority to ensure your documents are properly authenticated. That includes notarization (if needed), state or federal apostille processing, and even courier or shipping services.

We’re here to simplify the process and help you meet your international deadlines without stress.