Service Comparison
Apostille vs Authentication
International document legalization made simple
Apostille Certification
Charged by the state
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
Charged by the embassy
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