Embassy Legalization

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 U.S.

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.

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.

We Support Apostille & Legalization

for 100+ Countries!

Why Choose Us?

  • Fast, professional authentication services in all 50 states

  • Free pre-screening and stress-free processing

  • Remote service for clients inside & outside the U.S.

  • Trusted by attorneys, HR teams, and global professionals

Additional Services

  • Certified Translations

    We provide certified translations for documents in 250+ languages. You won’t need to hire a separate translation company. We handle 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 order the records and obtain the legalization in one streamlined process.

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.

OFFICES

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West Hartford, CT 06107

98 Lower Westfield Rd, Suite 101

Holyoke, MA 01040

10 Davol Square, Suite 100

Providence, RI 02903

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