Does every country require an apostille for a birth certificate?

No. Hague Convention countries usually use apostilles. Non-Hague countries may require embassy or consulate legalization instead.

Can a photocopy of a birth certificate be apostilled?

No. A regular photocopy or scanned copy is usually not eligible for apostille. The document generally must be an official certified copy issued by the proper county or state agency.

Does a birth certificate need to be notarized before apostille?

No. Certified birth certificates usually do not need notarization before apostille because they are government-issued public records.

Do birth certificates need translation after apostille?

They may. If the document will be used in a non-English-speaking country, the receiving authority may require a certified or sworn translation.

Should I translate my birth certificate before or after apostille?

In many cases, the apostille should be completed before translation because the apostille certificate itself may also need to be translated.

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When Does a Birth Certificate Need an Apostille?

Q: When does a birth certificate need an apostille?

A birth certificate may need an apostille when it will be used officially in another country for dual citizenship, marriage abroad, immigration, school enrollment, residency, inheritance, or legal matters.

Apr 13
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Updated: May 21

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When Does a Birth Certificate Need an Apostille?

Some countries or institutions want a certified translation.

Sacramento Secretary Of State Apostille Office

** Important - If you are unsure when a birth certificate needs an apostille, always confirm the exact requirements with the receiving country, consulate, court, school, or government agency before submitting documents internationally.

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