Knowledge Base & Legal Guidelines for Spain
Everything you need to know about navigating the US Department of State, Secretary of State Apostilles, and MAEC Sworn Translations for your global transition.
Spain Apostille Framework
There are two categories of destination countries: those that are part of the Hague Convention and those that are not. Apostilles can exclusively be obtained for countries within the Hague Convention. If your intended destination falls outside the scope of the Convention, it is categorized as a non-Hague Country. In such cases, authentication is required through the U.S. Department of State/Department of Justice in Washington D.C. and/or full embassy legalization for that specific country.
- FBI Background Records
- Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates
- State Police Criminal History
- Diplomas & Academic Transcripts
- Affidavits of Single Status
- Power of Attorney (Personal)
- Driver’s Licenses & Passport Copies
- Divorce Certificates & Decrees
- Bank / Financial Statements
- Employment Contracts
- Social Security Award Letters
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificates of Birth Abroad
- Tax Documents, and more...
- Articles of Association / Organization
- Certificates of Incorporation / Formation
- Bylaws & Operating Agreements
- Corporate Power of Attorney
- Certificates of Good Standing
- Tax Residency Forms (Form 6166)
- Board Resolutions & Meeting Minutes
- Commercial Invoices & Purchase Orders
Custom Apostille Project Fulfillment
Because rules differ by state and destination, each document needs custom handling. To stay compliant, we assign an apostille specialist to manage your process from start to finish. Contact us now for a quick review of your custom apostille project.
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