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If the destination country of your document is NOT a member of the Hague Convention, your document will need Embassy Legalization. See our List of Countries to find out if your destination country is NOT part of the Hague Convention and requires Embassy Legalization.

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Embassy Legalization

International documents that have originated in one country but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the 1961 Hague Convention. recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the 1961 Hague Convention.
If the destination country of your document is NOT a member of the Hague Convention, your document will need Embassy Legalization.
WCS has a competitive advantage in handling the embassy legalization process given our proximity and relationships to the embassies in Washington, D.C. We stay on top of the specific requirements for each and every country on behalf of our clients. If something changes, WCS is the first to know and has the ability to adapt immediately to get your documents legalized. Even with difficult cases and sudden embassy changes, WCS will not rest until your documents return to you authenticated. embassies in Washington, D.C. We stay on top of the specific requirements for each and every country on behalf of our clients. If something changes, WCS is the first to know and has the ability to adapt immediately to get your documents legalized. Even with difficult cases and sudden embassy changes, WCS will not rest until your documents return to you authenticated.

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Non-apostille country (Non-Hague) that has special requirements for document certification called Embassy Legalization. The turnaround time is based on the document type: Government documents (document or certificate issued by the Federal government) would first be authenticated by the US Department of State, and then the Embassy. (9 days turnaround time). General documents (document or certificate NOT issued by the Federal government) would be authenticated by the MD Secretary of State, the US Department of State, and then the Embassy (11 days turnaround time).