Apostille Facilitation
Can apostille services be expedited or rushed?
Yes. Expedited apostille service may be available depending on the document, destination country, and current processing options. If your documents are extremely time-sensitive, appearing in person at the appropriate government office may be the ...
Can you speak with my HR representative during my I-9 appointment?
Yes. If your employer or HR department requires communication during your I-9 appointment, we can speak with the appropriate representative while you are present. Some employers require their Authorized Representative to call HR, follow verbal ...
Can you complete my employer's electronic I-9 form or onboarding process?
Yes, when your employer authorizes an outside representative and provides the necessary instructions or access. Employers use different electronic systems for Form I-9 and employee onboarding. During your appointment, B. Elise Notary Services can ...
Do I need a certified translation for immigration or USCIS?
If you are submitting a document containing a foreign language to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), USCIS regulations require it to be accompanied by a full English translation. The translator must certify that the translation is ...
What is the difference between an apostille and authentication/legalization?
An apostille and authentication/legalization are both methods used to authenticate documents for international use, but the appropriate process generally depends on the country where the document will be presented. An apostille is used when the ...
Does my document need to be notarized before it can be apostilled?
Not always. Whether a document must be notarized before it can receive an apostille depends on the type of document and the authority that issued it. Some documents, such as certain affidavits, powers of attorney, authorization letters, and other ...
Can you apostille documents issued outside of Florida?
Yes. B. Elise Notary Services can assist with apostille facilitation for documents issued outside of Florida. Generally, a state-issued document must be apostilled or authenticated by the appropriate authority in the state where the document ...
Can a document be apostilled if it is written in a language other than English?
Yes. A document may be eligible for an apostille even if it is written in a language other than English. However, the requirements can vary depending on the type of document, where it was issued, and the country where it will be used. For documents ...
How do I get started with obtaining an apostille?
Getting started is simple. Gather the document(s) you need processed and submit your request through our Apostille Request Form. When completing the form, be prepared to provide information about the document, where it was issued, and the country ...
Can you assist with documents for countries not part of the Hague Convention?
Yes. If the country where your document will be used is not a participant in the Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille may not be the appropriate form of authentication. Instead, the document may need to go through an authentication and ...
Why is an apostille important?
An apostille helps authenticate a public document so it can be presented for use in another country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention. The apostille verifies the authenticity of the signature, the capacity in which the person ...
How much do apostille services cost?
Apostille facilitation services with B. Elise Notary Services start at $120. The total cost varies depending on your specific request and may include additional fees based on: • Document type and issuing authority • Number of documents • State or ...
What is your role as an apostille agent?
As your Apostille Agent, B. Elise Notary Services facilitates the apostille, authentication, or legalization process on your behalf. Depending on your document and destination country, our services may include: • Reviewing your documents to help ...
How long does the apostille process take?
Apostille processing times vary depending on the document, issuing state or federal agency, destination country, submission method, and the current processing times of the government authority handling the request. Florida apostille requests are ...
What is the process for obtaining an apostille?
This one needs more revision than the previous FAQ. The current bullets read more like notes than a customer-facing process, and we should remove the fixed 7-business-day statement for the same reason we just discussed. I’d also change “original or ...
What types of documents commonly require an apostille?
Many types of documents may need an apostille when they are being presented for official use in another country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention. B. Elise Notary Services can facilitate apostille requests for many document types, ...
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a certificate used to authenticate the origin of certain public documents that will be presented in another country participating in the Hague Apostille Convention. An apostille verifies the authenticity of the signature on the ...