Embassy Legalization

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Whether you're an individual preparing to move abroad, an attorney submitting court records, a manufacturer expanding into the Middle East, or a university sending transcripts overseas, Porchlight Group Apostille & Global Documents is your trusted partner for embassy legalization in over 100 countries.

We specialize in legalizing documents for countries that do not accept apostilles, such as Egypt, the UAE, and Qatar, making sure your documents are properly authenticated for international use.

What is Embassy Legalization?

Embassy legalization is the official process for certifying documents intended for use in countries not part of the Hague Apostille Convention (commonly referred to as Non-Hague countries).

Unlike apostille certification, which requires only a single certificate, embassy legalization involves multiple steps. These include state authentication, federal certification, and final approval by the foreign country’s embassy or consulate in the United States.

Why is Legalization Required?

Legalization ensures that your documents are recognized as legally valid by foreign governments that do not accept apostilles. This process confirms the authenticity of the signatures, seals, and issuing authorities involved.

Non-Hague Convention Members

Documents for non-Hague countries go through a multi-layered process that includes state authentication, federal certification, and embassy or consulate legalization.

  • Afghanistan

  • Algeria

  • Angola

  • Bangladesh

  • Benin

  • Burkina Faso

  • Burma, also known as Myanmar

  • Cambodia

  • Cameroon

  • Congo Democratic

  • Congo Republic

  • Cuba

  • Egypt

  • Eritrea

  • Ethiopia

  • Ghana

  • Guinea

  • Haiti

  • Iran

  • Iraq

  • Ivory Coast

  • Jordan

  • Kenya

  • Kuwait

  • Laos

  • Lebanon

  • Libya

  • Madagascar

  • Malaysia

  • Mali

  • Mauritania

  • Mozambique

  • Nepal

  • Niger

  • Nigeria

  • Palestine

  • Qatar

  • Sierra Leone

  • Sri Lanka

  • Sudan

  • Syria

  • Taiwan

  • Tanzania

  • Thailand

  • Togo

  • Turkmenistan

  • Uganda

  • United Arab Emirates

  • Vietnam

  • Yemen

  • Zambia

  • Zimbabwe

How It Works

1. Contact Us

Upload your document for a free quote. We’ll confirm the necessary requirements.

2. State Authentication

We submit your documents to the Secretary of State where they were issued to authenticate the signature.

3. Federal Authentication

Next, we forward your documents to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. for federal-level authentication.

4. Consular Legalization

We submit your documents to the embassy or consulate of your destination country for final legalization.

5. Final Delivery

Receive your certified documents by mail or international courier. Fast, reliable, and hassle-free.

Why Choose Us?

  • Nationwide coverage: we handle documents from all 50 U.S. states

  • Fast, professional service tailored to individuals, attorneys, corporations, institutions, and expats

  • Free pre‑screening to avoid processing delays or rejection

  • Simplified, stress-free process from start to finish

  • Personalized support for high‑stakes international requirements

Additional Services

  • Certified Apostille Translations

    We provide certified translations for apostille documents in 250+ languages. No need to hire a third‑party translator. We manage the entire process, including free notarized translations with every order.

  • Vital Records Assistance

    Need a certified copy of a birth, marriage, death, or divorce certificate? We can help you obtain the proper copy and process the apostille so everything is managed in one seamless workflow..

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you're a business, attorney, university, or individual abroad, we make international document processing fast, compliant, and stress-free. Contact us today to get started.