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Apostille & Notary
Please have photo identification to have documents notarized.
Apostille of Federal and Domestic State documents
At TLG, we're Houston's trusted destination for Apostille services, ensuring your documents are authenticated for use abroad with ease and confidence that they've been done correctly. We go far beyond the basics, we take time to explain exactly what you need and why. Apostille is a pricey service and we want you to feel confident with us handling your documents in every step of the process. We even notarize your state documents free of charge when you submit your Apostille with us, a level of service most area notaries simply can't match. With TLG, you'll receive not-notch handling and competitive pricing, making us the clear choice for your Apostille needs. For Houston Texas, TLG offers the most competitive pricing, we even offer discounts on your second document and pick up service if you're unable to drop off at our location.
What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is an internationally recognized certification given by each state's Secretary of State and/or the Department of Justice that validates documents for use in foreign countries. The Apostille verifies the legitimacy of US documents for international use, whether for work, education, legal purposes or residency. Established under the 1961 Hague Convention, the Apostille process authenticates the signatures of officials on state and federal documents, making them acceptable government to government and across all borders.
In the US, federal documents currently take up to 5 weeks to process, however, for Texas issued documents, we can expedite the process with a quick 3-5 day turnaround.
Documents eligible for Apostille certification include:
- Non-recordable documents notarized by a Texas Notary Public
- Recordable documents like birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates
- Powers of attorney for legal representation abroad
- Letters of authorization for international business transactions
- Bank documents prepared for overseas use
- Educational diplomas or degrees certified as true copies
- Generic written documents for use abroad
Why Choose TLG for Your Apostille Needs?
For anyone needing U.S. documents recognized as legitimate in a foreign country, TLG makes the Apostille process simple and efficient. With our expertise, we ensure your documents meet international standards—saving you time, stress, and ensuring proper certification.
Take the next step with confidence—book with TLG today and let us handle your Apostille needs with the care and expertise you deserve.
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Notary
Notary signings are a mysterious creature that quite a few folks don't know about. Simply put, a notary verifies that you are who you say your are by identification such as a drivers license or Passport. We aren't Attorney's, however, on occasion, an Attorney is a notary.
TLG specializes in confusing or difficult notary projects. If witnesses are required give us a call before you come in so we can arrange for your documents to be witnessed.
Let us know what you need notarized... Simple as that!!
Why is a Notary so important?
We represent the ultimate in security and confidence. When it's imperative to establish identity, a notary is call into the transaction. We authenticate identity as completely as possible and place a signer under oath to enable a secure and successful execution. We show the importance of the document you're signing and verify the reasons for signing such instrument are genuine. The signature and seal of a Notary don't prove conclusive facts but do provide proof of them and allow the Notary as a third party confidence in the transaction.
Recordable documents which are issued by a Texas state office, within the last 5 years and are not certified or notarized by a notary public, this includes:
- Birth/death certificates
- Vehicle title histories
- Documents issued by a county court clerk
- Marriage licenses
- Divorce decrees
- Probated wills
- Judgments
As a Texas State Appointed Notary, TLG is authorized to complete your I-9 Employment Verification Form
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