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Do I need an apostille? Do I need an apostille? | Notary Geek Start with the document and the job it must do. An apostille can remove an authentication barrier, but it is not needed for every document used abroad. What an apostille proves—and what it does not What an apostille proves—and what it does not | Notary Geek An apostille authenticates specified features of a public document’s origin. It does not certify the truth of its contents or make every recipient accept it. Which documents can use the Convention? Which documents can use the Convention? | Notary Geek Public-document status comes from the law of the place of origin. The treaty’s exclusions need careful reading, especially for commercial and consular documents. Who can issue an apostille? Who can issue an apostille? | Notary Geek Use the authority designated for the document’s origin and category. A notary, courier or apostille service is not automatically that authority. How issuance works—and how to read the result How issuance works—and how to read the result | Notary Geek Check which public signature or certificate is being authenticated, then keep the completed apostille attached to that document. How to check an apostille How to check an apostille | Notary Geek Check the issuing authority’s record. An online lookup is useful, but a missing online result is not automatically proof of a fake. Copies, notarization and translations Copies, notarization and translations | Notary Geek Identify the exact public document being authenticated. A certificate about a copy or translation has a different role from the original issuing record. Recipient requirements and common mistakes Recipient requirements and common mistakes | Notary Geek Separate lawful requirements for the underlying document from demands to legalize an apostille again. Unknown or conflicting instructions need a precise follow-up, not a promise. The Apostille Convention: complete English text and explanation The Apostille Convention: complete English text and explanation | Notary Geek Read the preamble, all fifteen articles, closing clause and annexed model, with original explanations kept separate from the treaty text.