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Ensuring your documents are legally recognized overseas can be a complex and time-consuming journey, but our professional mobile services streamline the entire process for you.
Whether you are a Georgia resident preparing for international adoption, applying for a foreign visa, or finalizing a marriage abroad, we provide the essential Apostille and Authentication certifications needed for both Hague and non-Hague Convention countries.
We also offer certified translation services to ensure your records meet strict international requirements.
Don’t leave your important global transactions to chance; choose our expert mobile team for secure document collection and guaranteed professional results.
Ready to Get Started?
You can find us on Apostille Direct USA or book directly by calling or texting 770.756.6290. We are located approximately thirty (30) minutes from the Clerk's Office.
What to Expect?
Secure document submission or convenient mobile collection.
Document notarization (when applicable).
Obtain Apostille, Great Seal, or Authentication certificates based on your destination country's requirements.
Provide document translation services, if needed.
Document return via local delivery or worldwide shipping.
*Notary NeedZ (mobile) provides document facilitation services only. Please be advised that we have no control over the processing timelines of external government entities. All processing times are dependent on the administrative bodies that govern the issuance of these documents.
Service fees cover document handling, (notarizations, translations, etc.) and courier services and do not guarantee a specific completion date from governing authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of an apostille?
Foreign countries require additional certification of documents to verity its authenticity. The actual apostille is a certificate attached to an original, or certified copy that contains a reference code in case it is lost. The apostille verifies that the seals and signatures on the document are valid.
To obtain an apostille certificate, it must be processed and issued by the office of the Secretary of State of Georgia. An Apostille is affixed and must not be removed from the original documents. If the document was issued by a different state, it can not be apostilled by the state of Georgia but by its originating state.
GA Resident: My document is for a non Hague Convention country, what do I do?
Non Hague documents require specific steps to ensure the paperwork is legally recognize. Notarization by a Georgia Notary Public. Secure a notary signature verification from the local Clerk of Superior Court where the notary received their commission. The Great Seal of Georgia is issued by the Secretary of State. The final step is receiving authentication from the U.S. Department of State and the relevant foreign embassy for non-Hague countries.
I was not born in Georgia, can you still provide Apostille services for my documents?
Yes and No. Out of state documents must be processed by the issuing state. We can assist with getting these documents back to the authorized entity for authentication and then continue the process for the Apostille.
If you were born abroad, you will be required to get your documents authenticated and legalize. These documents typically required certificates from State, Federal and country Embassy.
Can you notarize vital records? (birth/death/marriage certificates)
No, these documents must be issued by vital records (state registrar) and must be issued within the last five years.
Can you notarize school diplomas, transcripts or other academic records?
No. Diplomas and transcripts must be issued by the school registrar as an original or authorized color copy. The document must feature the registrar's original signature and printed name. If you already have the documents, we can facilitate a notarized certified copy via custodian's affidavit.
How do I get my business documents apostilled?
These documents must be issued by the Georgia Secretary of State Corporations Division.
Can you notarize my passport for Apostille?
No, we will certify a color copy of your passport if you are not able to supply an original. An apostille on a US passport is for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. If not, you will need to obtain US passport legalization from the U.S. Dept of State in Washington, D.C. and legalization through the Embassy office.
I see that you are about 25 mins away from the GSCCCA office, will you act as courier for my documents?
Yes, please contact us 770.756.6290 or email NotaryNeedZ@need-Z.com. The current hours at the GSCCCA Office are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon - Fri (no appointment necessary).
I see that you are a certified interpreter, can you translate my documents?
No, interpreting and translating are two different skills set. However, we work with certified translators to process documents. Certified translations will include a notarized Translator Affidavit stating that they individual is fluent in English and the target language; they certify that they have translated the document to the best of their ability and the attachment is a true, accurate and complete translation of said document.
*We offer notary and other services in English and American Sign Language.
How much do you charge for Apostille or Authentication Services?
Each request is unique to its owner. We have to gather information about service needed, number of documents, shipping, etc. The average cost of one standard apostille starts at $150. We only accept major credit/debit cards, bank wires, USPS Money Orders, and PayPal for these services.
I am eloping or having a destination wedding. Can you help?
Congratulations! This is one of our most requested services. You will need to obtain an Affidavit of Single Status or No Record of Marriage from your county clerk or state registrar. It is best that the Affidavit is no older than 90 days but check with your Hague destination country. If it is a non Hague country, it will require authentication from the US Dept. of State and legalization through the Embassy.
These documents can NEVER be notarized?
Birth/Death, Marriage certificates; Divorce Decrees, some Court Documents, GA County Clerk of Superior Court documents, and documents issued by the Georgia Secretary of State Corporations.
How do I get my documents returned?
During intake, you will establish if your documents will be hand delivered or mailed to you or a third party. If they are mailed you will provide or be charged for a return envelope or airbill (USPS, UPS, DHL, FedEx).
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