Legalization

Legalization, authentication, and apostillization are processes used to certify the authenticity of documents for use in foreign countries. Here's a brief overview of each:

Legalization

• Purpose: To certify a document for international use, ensuring it is recognized as valid in the destination country.

• Process: Involves multiple steps, including authentication by the issuing country's authorities and further certification by the consulate or embassy of the destination country.

• Use: Necessary for countries that do not accept apostilles.

  
  

Authentication

• Purpose: To verify the authenticity of a document's signature, seal, or stamp.

• Process: Typically involves a government authority confirming that the document is genuine.

• Use: Required for documents being used in countries that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Apostillization

• Purpose: A simplified form of legalization for documents used in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.

• Process: A single-step certification by a designated authority in the issuing country, which is then recognized by all member countries.

• Use: Commonly used for documents like birth certificates, marriage licenses, and educational diplomas.