Apostille, legalization and notarization
Our services for apostille italy documents and the legalization of italian documents ensure that you receive the necessary authentication from the relevant Italian governmental authorities for international use.
What is the difference between apostille and legalization?
Apostille and legalization are both administrative procedures that authenticate and certify official documents issued in Italy (such as court documents, administrative documents, notarial acts, official certificates, etc.) for use outside of Italy. This process is especially important for italian apostille services related to corporate documents, ensuring that business documents meet international standards. Often, documents must first be authenticated by an Italian public notary before they can be apostilled or legalized.
Unlike legalization, the apostille is a simpler and faster procedure, available only for countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention of October 5, 1961. For jurisdictions not part of this convention, the document must undergo the legalization of italian documents at the Embassy or Consulate in Italy of the country where the documents will be used.
Currently, the Hague Apostille Convention has 115 member countries. It is also essential to note that apostille and legalization are not required for documents issued in jurisdictions such as Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Ireland, Latvia (under the Brussels Convention of April 25, 1987), Germany (according to the Rome Convention of June 7, 1969), and Hungary (per the Budapest Convention of May 26, 1977).
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