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When it comes to validating and authenticating legal documents, two common terms often come up: Apostille and Notary. While these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they actually have distinct differences in their purpose and function.  Understanding the dissimilarities between an apostille and a notary is crucial for anyone navigating the complex world of legal documentation. […]

Obtaining proper document authentication is an important step in many legal and administrative processes, especially when dealing with international matters. It ensures that documents issued in one country are recognized and accepted as valid by another. One such vital authentication process commonly used in the Philippines is the Apostille.  The Department of Foreign Affairs or DFA […]

There are a number of reasons why one would need to have his or her documents apostilled. It could be for a sale or transfer of property, for applications abroad, and other such transactions that require documents that can be obtained in the Philippines to undergo the process of apostille.  However, not all documents that […]

For Filipinos who are residing abroad, there are requirements or documents that they may need to submit, records of which are still found in the Philippines. To be able to use these documents abroad, they must first have it apostilled.  Why is Apostille important? On May 14 2019, the Philippines became a party to the […]

There are instances when public documents issued in the Philippines are needed to be used abroad. However, these documents cannot be used right away.  These documents need to undergo the process of what is called an Apostille. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, an  Apostille  is “a certificate that authenticates the origin of a […]