Documents eligible for apostille or authentication typically fall into two main categories:

• Public Documents: These are documents issued by government or public authorities, and they are the most common types of documents that are apostilled. Some examples of public documents include:

  • Birth certificates

  • Marriage certificates

  • Death certificates

  • Divorce decrees

  • Adoption papers

  • Notarized documents

  • Educational diplomas and transcripts

  • Academic degrees and certificates

  • Criminal background checks

  • Power of attorney documents

  • Official identity documents (passports, driver's licenses, etc.)

  • Court documents (judgments, orders, etc.)

• Notarized Documents: In addition to public documents, notarized documents can also be apostilled. These are documents that have been notarized by a duly commissioned notary public to verify the identity of the signer and the authenticity of the signature. Examples of notarized documents include:

  • Affidavits

  • Contracts and agreements

  • Property deeds

  • Financial documents (loan agreements, promissory notes, etc.)

  • Corporate documents (articles of incorporation, bylaws, etc.)

It's important to note that the specific list of documents that can be apostilled may vary from one country to another. Additionally, not all countries are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, and some countries may require different processes of document authentication, such as embassy legalization, for international recognition.

Before proceeding with the apostille process, it's crucial to verify the specific requirements and eligible documents for apostille in the country where the document will be used. For documents issued in the United States, you may need to check with the U.S. Department of State for federal documents or the respective state's Secretary of State office for state-level documents.

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