Document Legalization for the UAE and other Non-Hague Member Countries

Obtaining an Apostille for your legal documents for countries that are members of the Hague Convention is a fairly straightforward process. However, what happens when you want to transact business in a country that is not a member but you need your documents certified?

The process can be quite time consuming if you don't know what you are doing and don't take the proper steps.

Most documents that are intended for countries that are outside of the Hague Convention jurisdiction, require three steps:

1. The document needs to be first certified by your local Secretary of State in your home state where it originated.

2. Next, in most circumstances, the document has to be turned in to the US Department of State, for their certification as well.

3. Lastly, the document has to be given over to the embassy or consulate of the country that it is needed for, for them to issue their clearance.

As you can see, it can be quite an lengthy process. We highly recommend using a professional company for these type of services as they know the ins and outs of getting these documents cleared in the most expedited way possible. One small error and it can throw off the whole process for weeks.

We at California Express Apostille Service, can get your documents cleared quickly and efficiently, at the lowest possible rates. Give us a call at 888.569.5995 to discuss your needs or log on to our website, www.caexpressapostille.com, to obtain additional information.