Apostille & Legalization
Porchlight Group Apostille & Global Documents helps individuals and families authenticate birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, FBI background checks, powers of attorney, and other personal documents for international use. We provide nationwide apostille, embassy legalization, and certified translation services in all 50 U.S. states.
What we authenticate
Authentication requirements vary by document type and destination country. Whether you need an apostille, embassy legalization, certified translation, or additional authentication, we're here to help guide you through the process.
Vital Records
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and death certificates for international use.
Academic Records
Diplomas, academic transcripts, and FBI background checks for employment, education, and immigration abroad.
Personal Legal Documents
Powers of attorney, court documents, adoption records, affidavits, and other documents requiring international authentication.
SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL USE
The services your document needs depend on the document type, issuing authority, and destination country. We coordinate the required authentication services so your documents are prepared for international use.

State or federal certification for use in any of the roughly 125 Hague Convention member countries.

Required for non-Hague countries, routed through the correct state, federal, and embassy offices in order.

Full processing and apostille of your federal background check for individual visa or residency use.

Required by most countries before a document can be apostilled or legalized. Bundled in when needed.
DESTINATION COUNTRIES
Every destination country has its own document authentication requirements. Whether your documents need an apostille, embassy legalization, certified translation, or additional authentication depends on where they will be used.
HOW IT WORKS
Upload a scan or photo of your documents. We review state or federal requirements and confirm exactly what is needed.
We manage every step: county, state, and federal authentication, with secure courier tracking.
We securely ship your completed documents worldwide and keep you informed with status updates every step of the way.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Yes. We process eligible documents issued in all 50 U.S. states and by the federal government. Whether your document was issued in Connecticut, New York, Texas, Florida, or another state, we coordinate the authentication process based on where it was issued and the destination country.
We commonly process birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, death certificates, diplomas, academic transcripts, FBI background checks, powers of attorney, court documents, adoption records, and many other personal documents. If you're unsure whether your document qualifies, send us a copy for review before placing your order.
That depends on the country where your document will be used. Countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention generally require an apostille. Countries that are not members typically require embassy or consular legalization. We review your destination country and coordinate the appropriate authentication process.
It depends on the document type. Some documents require the original certified document, while others may begin with a scanned copy or electronic file. Before you send anything, we'll let you know exactly what is required for your specific document and destination country.
Yes. We offer certified translations in more than 250 languages. If your destination country requires a certified or sworn translation as part of the authentication process, we can coordinate the translation along with your apostille or legalization, eliminating the need to work with multiple providers.
Getting started is simple. Complete our online request form and upload a copy of your document for review. We'll confirm the requirements, provide a quote, and explain the next steps before any work begins.
Porchlight Group Apostille & Global Documents provides nationwide apostille, embassy legalization, certified translation, and document authentication services. Whether you're preparing personal records for immigration, citizenship, education, employment, or international legal matters, we'll guide you through every step.