Power of Attorney, Birth Certificate, or Marriage License? Here’s How We Apostille It for Use Abroad
Each of these missteps can cause major frustration for clients who are already managing time-sensitive legal or personal matters abroad.
You have a law firm in France waiting on a U.S. birth certificate to complete a client’s file.
The document is sitting in Georgia, the embassy is waiting, and your team cannot afford delays.
For international attorneys, this scenario is all too familiar.
When a client’s documents are issued in the United States, the process to make them legally recognized abroad often stalls without a trusted local partner.
That is where we come in.
GiNN Mobile Notary & Apostille helps attorneys and clients around the world ensure their U.S. documents are authenticated quickly, accurately, and in full compliance with Hague Apostille Convention requirements.
What Documents Often Require Apostilles
The apostille process verifies that a public document issued in one country will be accepted as valid in another.
For countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, this certification replaces lengthy embassy legalization procedures.
Common documents that need apostilles for international use include:
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Death certificates
Powers of attorney
Divorce decrees
Background checks (state or FBI)
School transcripts or diplomas
Adoption or custody records
Each document type follows a slightly different path.
Vital records such as birth, marriage, or death certificates must be issued by the appropriate state authority, and in most cases, they must be certified copies rather than originals.
Documents such as powers of attorney, school records, or affidavits often require notarization before they can be submitted for apostille.
When handled correctly, an apostille serves as internationally recognized proof of authenticity.
When handled incorrectly, it can lead to rejection, delay, or even the need to restart the process from scratch.
Common Issues That Cause Delays
Attorneys abroad often find that what slows down the apostille process is not complexity, but logistics.
A small oversight in submission or documentation can lead to weeks of unnecessary delay.
The most frequent issues we see include:
Submitting to the wrong office like federal instead of state, or vice versa
Sending uncertified copies instead of certified ones
Missing notarization or using an expired notary seal
Failing to include required translations for non-English countries
Lack of tracking or communication once documents are mailed to the U.S.
Each of these missteps can cause major frustration for clients who are already managing time-sensitive legal or personal matters abroad.
At GiNN, we work to eliminate those variables from the start.
How GiNN Makes the Apostille Process Simple
1. Local Access with Global Coordination
GiNN Mobile Notary & Apostille is based in Georgia, giving us walk-in access to state offices that process apostilles.
This local connection speeds up timelines, often reducing what could be weeks of waiting into just a few business days.
But we do more than courier documents.
We act as a full-service coordination partner, working directly with attorneys and representatives abroad to confirm every step before submission.
That includes verifying document eligibility, ensuring notarization or certification is complete, and preparing the correct application forms.
2. Nationwide Document Coverage
Although our headquarters are in Georgia, our apostille services extend nationwide.
If a client’s birth certificate was issued in Texas, their marriage certificate in Florida, and their background check through the FBI, we can manage all three by coordinating each through its proper channel.
We identify which documents go to state offices and which must go through the U.S. Department of State, ensuring every request follows the right route the first time.
3. Translation and Notarization Support
Some international filings require documents to be translated before apostille.
GiNN works with translation partners to ensure all materials meet official standards for acceptance abroad.
We also provide notarization services for documents that need an official seal before submission, so attorneys never have to coordinate multiple providers.
4. Clear Updates and Global Coordination
When working across time zones, communication matters as much as speed.
GiNN provides proactive status updates at every major milestone. From receipt, notarization, apostille submission, and shipment.
Our coordination includes international couriers, so clients and legal teams abroad always know where their documents stand.
When You Might Need an Apostille for Immigration, Marriage, or Legal Matters Abroad
Many of the attorneys we support represent clients navigating complex personal transitions including marriages, international relocations, property transfers, or inheritance filings.
A few of the most common use cases include:
A U.S.-born spouse marrying abroad who needs an apostilled birth certificate
A family finalizing an adoption or custody process in a Hague-member country
An attorney handling a power of attorney for property or inheritance cases involving U.S. citizens
A foreign employer or government agency requesting a verified educational credential
In each of these situations, the attorney abroad is responsible for ensuring the document is valid in both jurisdictions.
GiNN makes that possible by managing the U.S. side of the process quickly and securely.
👉 Related reading: U.S. Documents for Immigration Abroad? Here’s When You Need an Apostille.
Why Attorneys Abroad Trust GiNN
International legal work requires precision and reliability.
Every delay or rejection can erode client confidence.
GiNN is trusted by attorneys and clients around the world because we deliver:
Experience with Hague Apostille Convention standards
Georgia-based processing and nationwide coordination
Notarization, translation, and shipping services in one place
Proactive communication across time zones
We are not just document couriers.
We are process partners dedicated to accuracy and accountability.
When your client needs a U.S. document authenticated for use abroad, the difference between progress and delay often comes down to who is managing the process.
With GiNN Mobile Notary & Apostille, international attorneys gain a reliable U.S. partner who understands both the paperwork and the stakes.
We ensure every apostille is handled correctly, delivered securely, and processed in compliance with international standards.
If you are supporting a client who needs U.S. documents authenticated for use abroad, don’t go it alone. Reach out to GiNN, we will handle the apostille process quickly, correctly, and with care.
