Hague Convention Apostille Service

Add the apostille option to your DocuTrad sworn translation to give it international legal force.
The apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature, stamp and seal affixed to your translated document, in accordance with the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961.

This certification is essential for your translation to be recognised abroad, particularly in countries that are party to the Convention.

How does the DocuTrad apostille service work?

This service is offered separately :

Simply add it to your cart alongside your translation and DocuTrad will carry out the official legalisation by apostille.

Important:
In the “Page(s)” field, indicate the number of documents to apostille, not the number of pages.
One apostille is valid for a complete document, whatever its number of pages.

Service details

Apostille compliant with the Hague Convention (1961)
Applicable to all DocuTrad sworn translations
Official recognition in more than 120 countries
Fast legalisation – average processing within 24 to 48 hours
Document delivered signed, stamped and scanned as a PDF

Why add an apostille to your translation?

The apostille guarantees the legal recognition of your translated documents abroad.
It is often required for:

• International marriage, divorce, adoption or inheritance
• Studying or working abroad
• Business creation or notarial procedures
• Judicial and administrative procedures
  

By adding this option to your DocuTrad order, you ensure the universal admissibility of your translated documents.

What is the Hague apostille?

The apostille is an official certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document (signature, seal, capacity of the signatory) so that it is recognized in another country. It is issued under the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961.

Authenticity recognized in 125 countries

All countries party to the Convention accept the apostille without any further legalization: United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Canada and more than 120 others. If your document is going to one of these countries, an apostille is often required.

Why choose DocuTrad for your apostille?

One single order for everything: translation by a sworn translator, apostille, and postal delivery if needed. You avoid the back-and-forth between the translator, the authorities and the post office: we orchestrate everything, with e-mail updates at every step.

Frequently asked questions about the apostille

Should I apostille the original document or the translation? It depends on the destination country: some require the apostille on the original, others on the sworn translation, sometimes both. Contact us if in doubt, we will guide you free of charge.

Does one apostille cover several pages? Yes: an apostille covers an entire document, whatever its number of pages. In the « Page(s) » field, indicate the number of documents to apostille.

Is the apostille necessary within the European Union? Since EU Regulation 2016/1191, many civil-status documents circulate between EU countries without an apostille. It remains required for other types of documents.