If an U.S. citizen is about to marry abroad, or obtain dual citizenship, or start a business in a member of the Hague Apostille, then they will need to provide a birth certificate with an apostille. The birth certificate must be authenticated by the same state that has issued the certified copy.

Who needs an apostille?

An Apostille is required for educational certificates such as degree certificate attestation, diploma certificate, school certificate (high school certificate, higher secondary certificate, transfer certificate (TC) and also for personal documents like birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death ...

What is an apostille stamp on a birth certificate?

Apostilles authenticate the seals and signatures of officials on public documents such as birth certificates, court orders, or any other document issued by a federal agency or certified by an American or foreign consul.