Service Comparison

    Apostille vs Authentication

    International document legalization made simple

    Apostille Certification

    $15-$25 per document

    Key Benefits

    For Hague Convention countries
    Single certification process
    Faster processing time
    Standardized format
    Lower cost
    Widely accepted

    Limitations

    Only for specific countries
    Not for all document types
    Must be notarized first
    State-specific process

    Embassy Authentication

    $50-$200+ per document

    Key Benefits

    For non-Hague countries
    Multi-step verification
    Government backing
    All document types
    Diplomatic recognition
    Comprehensive validation

    Limitations

    Longer processing time
    Higher costs
    Multiple steps required
    Country-specific requirements

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