Sign your documents electonically for your apotille.

 An electronically notarized document is a document that has been signed and notarized using secure digital tools. The online software and notary verifies your identity remotely using state of the art systems, and applies a digital seal and signature, making the document legally valid just like a traditional paper notarization. 

Common documents that can be electronically notarized include power of attorney forms, affidavits, real estate documents, trust agreements, and more. However, some documents may still require in-person notarization depending on the receiving agency or jurisdiction abroad.  Documents such as vital records, public documents, and federally issued documents are not eligible for this service.

Most countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention do accept documents that are electronically signed, and some countries only accept traditionally notarized documents.  It is recommended that you verify with the requesting party that an electronic notarization is acceptable.

Electronically notarized documents include a digital certificate, seal, and audit trail that confirm the notary’s credentials and the integrity of the document. You can typically verify these using the platform used during the notarization or by contacting the notary. 

 Yes, electronically notarized documents are legally binding and enforceable, provided they comply with your state’s notary laws. They are accepted by most courts, banks, and institutions.

Power of attorney may be the most common document that is notarized for us in a foreign country.  In order for a power of attorney to be accepted in a foreign country, it must first be notarized.  Once the power of attorney has been notarized, it can then be sent to the Florida Department of State to have an apostille certificate attached to it.  Beaches Notary and Apostille Service can facilitate this process in 3 business days total.  

There are several reasons an apostille request can be rejected.  Here's a list of some common reasons for rejections:

• Incorrectly notarized documents
• Document sent to the wrong competent authority
• Multiple notarized documents stapled together as one document
• Not following the correct sequence of the apostille process.
• Getting a vital record notarized

To avoid getting your apostille request rejected, it is best to use an apostille service provider such as ours.  Our service will save you time, ensuring your apostille is done the right way. 

If you are planning to do any of the following, you more than likely need an apostille:

• Getting married abroad
• Going to attend school abroad
• Conducting business abroad
• Applying for dual citizenship abroad
• Adopting a child from another country

From these reasons, there are certain documents that will need to be notarized before you can obtain the apostille.  These documents can be notarized online to make the process faster.  

Those documents include: 

• Affidavits
• agreements
• income verification documents
• powers of attorney (most common)
• general business contracts