apostille
2 synonyms for apostille, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An official certificate attached to a public document that confirms the signature, seal or stamp on it is genuine, so the document is accepted in other countries that belong to the Hague Convention.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
authentication certificate
legalisation certificate
How to use apostille
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
apostille certificate
obtain an apostille
apostilled documents
Hague apostille
Legal and administrative. In everyday speech people usually say 'getting the papers apostilled'.
Etymology
From French apostille 'annotation, marginal note', from apostiller 'to add a note'.
Full origin of apostille →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between notarisation and an apostille?
A notary verifies who signed a document and witnesses the signature, which works within one country's legal system. An apostille goes a step further and certifies that the notary or official is genuine, which is what makes the document usable abroad.
Which countries accept an apostille?
Any country that is party to the Hague Apostille Convention, which covers well over a hundred states. For countries outside the convention, documents usually need the longer route of consular legalisation instead.
