embassy legalizations
Embassy Legalization (Attestation) usually only applies to Non-Hague Convention Countries. Where required, this is the additional and final step of Non-Hague Convention Countries Legalization process. Usually a document that has received a United States Department of State Authentication is presented to the Embassy / Consulate.
Legalizing documents for Non-Hague Convention Countries generally require additional steps which include:
All documents destined to receive U.S. Department of State Apostilles that are written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a Translation of the document.
* Some states Apostilles' are issued by the Lieutenant Governor or the Secretary of the Commonwealth instead of the Secretary of State.** Some Federal Documents can be Apostilled by the Clerk of the Court (an authorized Competent Authority).
State and/or Federal Apostilles are required prior to Embassy Legalization
Embassy Legalization Fees* Non-Hague Countries
Processing Fee
- $285 each 1st and 2nd Documents ♦
- $ 95 each additional 3+ Documents ♦
Embassy Fee
- Fees vary by country - contact us for cost
Hague Countries
No Embassy Fees Apply
Embassy processing time varies by country**
♦ The following countries have higher prices: Angola, Cameroon, Cuba, Lebanon, and Syria. The following countries have different prices for business documents vs personal documents: China, Congo Republic, Egypt, Iran, Mauritania, Qatar, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen.
* All fees are subject to change. The cost to Legalize your documents at the embassy level are included above. If required, County Fees, State Fees, Federal Fees, and Certified Translation Services cost extra. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions regarding our various Shipping Policies.
** Due to Covid-19 expect delays to all government response times. In addition, during the Summer Season (June through Septermber) and Christmas Season (November through January) there can be delays in processing your documents. We recommend that you do not book appointments or make any reservations until your documents are completed and back to your return address.