Apostille Documents When Traveling to Spain

It is common to apostille documents when traveling to Spain. When you are going for something other than a vacation or holiday, Spain may require specific documents, each of which must have an apostille. But don’t worry; we are here to help you every step of the way.

What is an Apostille?

In simple terms, an apostille verifies the signatures and seals of a document, ensuring its validity.

In the past, all documents were required to receive validation through the embassy. This was a long process, especially if you traveled to several countries and had to work with each embassy’s different rules and regulations. However, the Hague Convention of 1961 streamlined the process and allowed all member countries to accept the apostille as a valid form of authenticity.

Different Documents Require a Different Apostille Process

A federal document requires a different apostille process from a state document. This isn’t a problem; it’s only something to be aware of.

Federally issued documents include:

• FBI background check
• Passport
• Federal court judgment
• Social Security letter of benefits

State-issued documents include:

• Birth certificate
• Marriage license/divorce decree
• Death certificate
• School records

Steps to Apostille Documents When Traveling to Spain

If you need to apostille documents when traveling to Spain, we can help. Let’s review the steps to receive an apostille for a federally issued document such as an FBI background check:

• We are not able to pull the background check. You must first do this, then submit the original forms or the PDF from an approved channeler to us.
• We will then submit the document to the US Department of State in Washington, DC, to verify its authenticity.
• When approved, they will send the birth certificate and the apostille to us.
• We offer certified translation – having the document and apostille translated into Spanish. You do not have to worry about doing this on your own

Let’s review the steps to receive an apostille for a state-issued document such as a birth certificate:

• You must have the original birth certificate or obtain a certified copy and submit it to One Source Process.
• We will work with the State Department where the document was issued.
• We will verify its authenticity with the US Department of State in Washington, DC.
• When approved, they will send the form and the apostille to us.
• We offer certified translation – having the document and apostille translated into Spanish. You do not need to worry about doing this on your own.

For your steps, you only need to ensure the original or certified copy is uploaded to our site. That’s it, and we will take it from there.

Working with One Source Process

We make the entire apostille process quick and easy for you. Simply upload the document and let us review everything for FREE. We will notify you of any problems or discrepancies before submitting the documents for an apostille, saving you time and money.

When ready, we will send you a payment invoice with a timeline for completion. Just submit the payment, and we will begin.

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