Legalization of Documents

The legalization of documents is the process by which a document is recognized as valid and authentic in a given country. This is usually done through a series of checks and signatures from government authorities.

There are a few ways to legalize a document:

Consular legalization: This is the process of legalizing documents for use in another country. This is done through the embassy or consulate of the country where the document will be used.
Internal legalization: This is the process of legalizing a document for use within your own country. This is done through local government agencies, such as notaries public.
Hague Apostille: Hague Apostille legalization is a process by which documents are legalized for use in another country, specifically for countries that are part of the 1961 Hague Convention.

The Hague Convention is an international agreement that establishes rules for the legalization of documents for use in other countries. It was created to facilitate the process of legalizing documents and to ensure that legalized documents are accepted in other countries.

Some types of documents that are common to be legalized include:

Birth, marriage and death certificates.
Academic degrees and certificates.
Immigration and visa documents
Criminal background checks

It is important to remember that each country has its own rules and requirements for legalizing documents, so it is recommended that you contact the embassy or consulate of the country where the document will be used to get the most accurate information about the process.