Documents for international use
What Type of Document Do You Need to Authenticate?
The document, issuing authority, and destination country determine the process. Start with your document type, then request a free review of your situation.
Birth Certificates
Learn what is required to prepare an eligible birth certificate for international use.
The issuing state or authority determines the authentication route. Tell us where your record was issued, whether you have a certified copy, and the destination country. We will explain which preparation steps apply before you send the record.
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Understand the authentication process for eligible marriage records.
Share the issuing state or authority, the destination country, and whether you have a certified marriage record. The appropriate process depends on the record and the receiving institution’s requirements.
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Get guidance on preparing educational documents for international use.
Tell us the school, issuing location, destination country, and the instructions from the receiving institution. Educational documents may need school certification or other preparation before authentication. We review these details before you proceed.
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Determine whether notarization, authentication, translation, or additional steps are required.
Share the document’s issuing location and the receiving institution’s instructions. We can review the authentication route and coordinate eligible notarization where appropriate. Confirm the document’s legal wording with your attorney or the receiving institution.
Get my free document review →FBI Background Checks
Learn about the federal authentication process for eligible FBI background check documents.
Eligible FBI background checks follow a federal authentication route through the U.S. Department of State, rather than the Texas state route. Tell us the destination country, date of issue, and deadline so we can discuss the appropriate next step.
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Get assistance understanding authentication requirements for corporate records, agreements, and other eligible business documents.
Share the document type, issuing authority, destination country, and deadline. Corporate records and privately signed agreements can require different preparation and authentication routes. We review the details before quoting service options.
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