United States destination baseline
The United States accepts apostilles under the Convention, but many U.S. filings still turn on the receiving institution’s own documentary standard rather than the country route alone.
Official baseline
- The U.S. Department of State explains that foreign public documents for U.S. use may be accepted with an apostille where the issuing country is within the Convention
- Private documents normally need a proper notarisation step before any apostille logic applies
- Schools, licensing boards, employers, and courts may each specify their own form requirements on top of the country route
EGS intake screening
- Clear receiving-side name where available, especially school, board, employer, court, or corporate counterparty
- Current file scan showing whether the document is public, private, school-issued, or already notarised
- Check whether the U.S. side expects sealed academic issue, wet-sign original, certified copy, or translation support
This screening is for preliminary route assessment only and is not legal advice. Original documents may still be required depending on document type, issuing authority, destination, and receiving-side requirements.
Common document types / examples
- Degree certificates / transcripts / enrollment letters
- Birth / marriage certificates
- Power of attorney / declarations
- Company documents and signed resolutions
Expedite position
U.S.-bound files can move efficiently when the receiving-side format is already clear. Delays usually come from not knowing whether the institution wants a sealed issue, notarised copy, or simply an apostilled public document.