There are three steps to the apostille (or authentication and legalization) process:

Step 1) document preparation – make sure your criminal record check meets the criteria of the entire process.

Step 2) document apostille – your criminal record check is apostilled, or authenticated, at the appropriate government office.

Step 3) document legalization (if applicable) – if the destination country is not a signatory of the Hague Apostille Convention, your criminal record check is legalized by the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

Click on these terms for further information on each step. Feel free to contact our friendly specialists to discuss the requirements that apply to your specific situation.