CFG Apostille

December 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Do you need an apostille for a Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG) issued by the FDA?

The “Certificate to Foreign Government” is for the export of human drugs and biologic, animal drugs, and devices that can be legally marketed in the United States.

If you are planning to export products to another country, the government receiving the products will request a Certificate to Foreign Government which assures that the product are in compliance with U.S. laws or meets specific U.S. regulations.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the government agency which issues this type of certification.

In many cases, foreign governments are seeking official assurance that products exported to their countries can be marketed in the United States or meet specific U.S. regulations, for example current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations. Review of an FDA Export Certificate may be a required part of the process to register or import a product into another country.

Our office in Washington, D.C. specializes in authenticating FDA documents through the U.S. Department of State.  Our current processing time is four business days.  We also provide UPS/FedEx overnight return shipping within the USA at no additional cost.  There are currently over 115 countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.  We routinely provide U.S. Department of State certification and Embassy/Consulate legalization for countries who are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Here is an example of a Certificate to Foreign Government issued from the FDA:


Download our order forms:
Washington, D.C. Apostille Order Form  (PDF File)
Washington, D.C. Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form  (PDF File)

We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and US Federal Government Fees  (PDF File)
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees  (PDF File)
State Jurisdictions Forms  (PDF File)
Translation Request Form  (PDF File)

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated and time-consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
Email: Support@WashingtonDCApostille.com

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Tax Residency Apostille

March 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Do you need an apostille on a Tax Residency Certificate?

U.S. treaty partners require the IRS to certify that the company or person claiming treaty benefits is a resident of the United States for the federal tax purposes. The IRS provides this residency certification on Form 6166.  This letter is typically referred to U.S. Residency Certification.

Form 6166 is a letter printed on U.S. Department of Treasury stationary certifying that the company or person is a resident of the United States for purposes of income tax laws of the United States. You may use this form to claim income tax treaty benefits and certain other tax benefits in foreign countries.

If you are planning to teach in a country who has a tax treaty with the United States, you can possibly avoid being taxed twice.  We recommend that you contact the IRS to know if the country has a tax treaty with the United States.

Many business set up representation in foreign countries in order to conduct business in that country.  If the country has a tax treaty with the United States, the individual or company must provide proof to the foreign government in order to qualify for the reduced tax rate.  Form 6166 is also used to claim exemption from a VAT (Value Added Tax) imposed by a foreign country.

Tax treaties may allow residents of foreign countries to be taxed at a reduced rate.  This helps prevent double taxation or a reduction in taxes owed.

In order to obtain an apostille on Form 6166, you must first obtain this document by completing form 8802.  It is estimated that you will receive this form in a few weeks from the IRS.  Once you have received the form printed on the Department of Treasury stationary, you can then mail-in this letter to our Washington, D.C. office for processing through the U.S. Department of State.

Download our order forms:
Washington, D.C. Apostille Order Form  (PDF File)
Washington, D.C. Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form  (PDF File)

We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and US Federal Government Fees  (PDF File)
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees  (PDF File)
State Jurisdictions Forms  (PDF File)
Translation Request Form  (PDF File)

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated and time-consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

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Social Security Apostille

March 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Do you need to apostille your Social Security Letter?

The Social Security Benefits and Income Statement is a U.S. Federal Government document issued by the Social Security Administration.  You will be asked to apostille this letter in order to obtain a long term retirement Visa in a foreign country.

In order to obtain this letter, Contact the local Social Security Administration office and mention that you need the Social Security Income and Benefits Statement letter signed by the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. The letter will bear a facsimile of the signature of the Acting Commissioner which is sufficient for processing. Please note, that if your letter is NOT signed by the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, it CANNOT be apostilled.

We can apostille your Social Security Income and Benefits Statement letter for the following Latin American countries:

In addition, you will also need an apostille on your FBI background check.  Please be sure to contact us so we can provide you the instructions and order forms on how to obtain your FBI background check.

Download our order forms:

Our order forms are currently being updated. Please email or call us for the most up to date information.

Washington, D.C. Apostille Order Form  (PDF File)
Washington, D.C. Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form  (PDF File)

We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and US Federal Government Fees  (PDF File)
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees  (PDF File)
State Jurisdictions Forms  (PDF File)
Translation Request Form  (PDF File)

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated and time-consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

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FBI Background Check Apostille

March 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Do you need to apostille your FBI background check?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of getting an apostille on your documents.  Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and to provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

Below are the most common reasons why another country would request an apostille on your FBI criminal background check:

  • Traveling / VISA
  • Retiring in Foreign Country
  • Dual Citizenship (Example: Italy / Spain)
  • Marriage/ Wedding
  • Teaching
  • Adoption
  • Studying Abroad
  • Inheritance
  • Purchasing Property
  • and more!

The first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check.  We can provide you a recommend list of FBI channelers when you contact our office and speak to one of our agents. You can also utilize the live chat feature during regular business hours.

If the FBI Channeler is unable to help, please contact the FBI directly. For example, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, you will nee to contact the FBI directly.  But, we do recommend that you contact the FBI Channeler first.

If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), go ahead and e-mail it to us with the completed order form and payment.  If you receive your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC office with our order forms (see below).  We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy.  It’s your choice.

Our order forms are currently being updated. Please email or call us for the most up to date information.

Download our order forms:
Washington, D.C. Apostille Order Form  (PDF File)
Washington, D.C. Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form  (PDF File)

We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and US Federal Government Fees  (PDF File)
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees  (PDF File)
State Jurisdictions Forms  (PDF File)
Translation Request Form  (PDF File)

Below is an example of an FBI Background Check in a digital format (PDF Copy):

Below is an example of an FBI Background Check printed on tamper resistant paper.  If you try to make a copy of this document, it will read VOID or COPY.  Please be sure to mail in this document with our order forms to our Washington DC office.

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated and time-consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

 

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IRS Apostille

January 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Do you need to apostille your IRS tax documents?

Certified copies of your tax returns issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be processed through our Washington DC office.

Documents receive by 2 pm EST can be submitted the following business morning to the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications for the apostille.  The processing time is as fast as four business days plus FedEx overnight return shipping (Premier Service).  Our fees are as low as $75 for each apostille (Basic Service).

Common IRS documents we can apostille are:
– IRS Tax Returns for all years
– IRS Form 6166 (United States Residency Certification)
– W2 Wage and Tax Statement
– 1099 IRS Income Form

If you are sending in multi-year tax returns, please be sure to staple them separately as each year will require it’s own apostille.

Obtaining an apostilles on your IRS forms can be complicated and time consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-888-810-4054 or email: support@washingtondcapostille.com

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FBI Background Check for South Korea

June 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Do you need to apostille your FBI criminal background check for South Korea?

Are you planning to teach in South Korea?  Have you been asked to apostille your FBI background check?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your FBI Criminal Background Check.  We can apostille FBI background checks issued within the past 90 days through the US Department of State in Washington D.C.

If your background check is older than 90 days,  you will need to obtain a new one.

The first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check.  Please contact us for a list of recommended FBI Channelers. If the FBI Channeler is unable to help, please contact the FBI directly.  More information here: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks

If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), go ahead and e-mail it to us with the completed order forms.  If you receive your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC office with our order forms.  We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy.  It’s your choice.

An FBI background check cannot be notarized nor processed through any Secretary of State offices.  The only office able to apostille this document is the US Department of State in Washington DC.  Our staff in Washington DC will hand deliver and pick up your documents through the US Department of State in four business days.  We also provide FedEx overnight return shipping at no additional cost.  For example, if we receive your FBI background check on Monday before 2pm, it will be completed on Friday and shipped out by FedEx priority overnight.  This is the absolute fastest service in Washington D.C.

Obtaining an apostilles on your FBI background check can be complicated and time consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-888-810-4054 or email: support@washingtondcapostille.com

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US Embassy Apostille – US Embassy Single Status Apostille

May 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Are you in another country and need  an apostille on your Single Status?

Have you contacted the local U.S. Embassy office for information on how to obtain a single status?  For a list of U.S. Embassies and U.S. Consulates around the world, click here: US Embassy

A U.S. Embassy will typically refer to this document as:

  • Affidavit of Civil Status
  • Eligibility to Marry
  • Single Status

Please note that you will need to make an appointment to meet with an official from the U.S. Embassy.  A U.S. Federal notary public will need to be present to take your oath and notarize your signature on the document.

Once notarized, the next step is to mail in the original notarized copy with our Washington DC order forms to our Washington DC apostille office.  Once we receive your documents at our office, the processing time is four business days.

If the U.S. Embassy is unable to assist you, you can contact the County Clerk in the County of your last residence (USA).  County Clerk offices typically refer to this document as:

  • No Record of Marriage
  • Certificate of Freedom to Marry
  • Certificate of No Impediment for Marriage
  • Certificate of No Record – Marriage
  • Affidavit of Single Status
  • Affidavit of Marriageability
  • Certificate of No Public Record

We have provided details instructions on how to obtain a single status from the local County Clerk (Example: Los Angeles County Clerk’s office) in the USA here: Single Status Affidavit

Here is an example of a single status affidavit issued from a U.S. Embassy:

Obtaining an apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-888-810-4054 or email: support@washingtondcapostille.com

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IRS Form 6166 Apostille – US Residency Certificate Apostille

March 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Do you need an apostille on your U.S. Residency Certificate IRS Form 6166?

At National Apostille Inc., we take the guesswork out of getting an apostille on your IRS documents.  Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

Form 8802, Application for United States Residency Certification is used to request a certificate of residency, Form 6166, that residents of the United States may need to claim income tax treaty benefits and certain other tax benefits in Hague Apostille Countries.

U.S. treaty partners require the IRS to certify that the company or person claiming treaty benefits is a resident of the United States for the federal tax purposes. The IRS provides this residency certification on Form 6166.  This letter is typically referred to U.S. Residency Certification.

Form 6166 is a letter printed on U.S. Department of Treasury stationary certifying that the company or person is a resident of the United States for purposes of income tax laws of the United States. You may use this form to claim income tax treaty benefits and certain other tax benefits in foreign countries.

Here is an example of IRS Form 6166:

If you are planning to teach in a country who has a tax treaty with the United States, you can possibly avoid being taxed twice.  We recommend that you contact the IRS to know if the country has a tax treaty with the United States.

Many business set up representation in foreign countries in order to conduct business in that country.  If the country has a tax treaty with the United States, the individual or company must provide proof to the foreign government in order to qualify for the reduced tax rate.  Form 6166 is also used to claim exemption from a VAT (Value Added Tax) imposed by a foreign country.

Tax treaties may allow residents of foreign countries to be taxed at a reduced rate.  This helps prevent double taxation or a reduction in taxes owed.

In order to obtain an apostille on Form 6166, you must first obtain this document by completing form 8802.  It is estimated that you will receive this form in a few weeks from the IRS.  Once you have received the form printed on the Department of Treasury stationary, you can then mail-in this letter to our Washington, D.C. office for processing through the U.S. Department of State.  Our processing time is four business days and we do provide FedEx 1-2 day return service.

Obtaining an apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-888-810-4054 or email: support@washingtondcapostille.com

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Taiwan Embassy Legalization

January 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Do you need Taiwan Embassy Legalization services?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of certifying and legalization your documents.  Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step by step instructions.

Common documents we can legalize for Taiwan are: FBI background checks, Certificate to Foreign Governments issued by the FDA, Diplomas, Transcripts, Single Status Affidavits, Death Certificates, Board Resolution, Power of Attorney, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, and more!

Taiwan is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.  Processing documents for this country requires multiple steps. We can certify your documents through the State (Secretary of State), the US Department of State in Washington, D.C., and the Taiwan Embassy or Consulate offices.  Typically, the processing time is two to three weeks depending on what U.S. state your document originates from.

This illustration will explain the process:

The country of Taiwan has one Embassy in Washington DC and eleven Consulate offices throughout the United States.

Certifying and legalizing documents for the UAE can be complicated and time consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-888-810-4054 or email: support@washingtondcapostille.com

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Apostille Expiration – Does an Apostille Expire?

January 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Common questions we receive are, “Does an apostille expire?”  “How long is an apostille valid for?”

An apostille does not have an expiration date.

Countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention may request your documents (Example: Birth, Marriage, power of attorney, Divorce Decree, Death, etc..) to be recently issued with an apostille. For example, most countries request an FBI apostille be issued within the past 90 days. Some countries may have even more stringent requirements and may request a background check issued within the past 30 days with an apostille.

However, you may find that some countries request that apostille is no more than 3, 6, or 12 months old.

Please double check with the country requesting your documents in order to find out how old your documents can be before you mail them in for processing. For example, if you need a California apostille on a California birth certificate, we recommend that you ask how old the birth certificate can be and how recent the apostille should be issued. If the answer is 30 days for both, then the birth and the apostille must be issued within the past 30 days.

From our experience, State and Federal (FBI) background checks have the most restrictions.

Also, some States have restrictions on how old the document can be.  For example, documents issued from the States of Wisconsin and Virginia must be issued within the past 12 months. Most documents from Texas and Illinois must be within the past seven years. We recommend that you contact us so we can discuss your documents.

Here is typically what’s included in a Apostille:

Country … [country name] This public document
has been signed by … [name]
acting in the capacity of … [function]
bears the seal/stamp of … [authority] certified
at … [location]
the … [date]
by … [name]
No … [apostille registration number]
Seal/stamp … [of the authority giving the apostille]
Signature … [signature of authority giving the apostille]
You can see examples of US State apostilles.

Obtaining an apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-888-810-4054 or email: support@washingtondcapostille.com

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