Apostille vs Attestation: Which Do Your Documents Need?

A simple guide to choosing between apostille and full attestation depending on your destination country.

If your document is destined for a country that is party to the Hague Apostille Convention, which includes Poland and most of Europe, a single apostille certificate is usually enough. For countries outside the Convention, a longer chain of attestation through multiple authorities is required. Getting this right the first time saves weeks. Before you begin, confirm the destination country, the type of document, and whether certified translations are needed. Our team maps the correct route for educational, personal and commercial documents.