Texas Apostille Processing
Do you need to use your Texas documents overseas? Whether it’s a UT Austin diploma, a Harris County birth, marriage, or death certificate, or a business filing from the Secretary of State, or a Texas background check. None will be valid abroad without an apostille.
This international certification proves your document is authentic and can be legally recognized in another country. However, the process can be tricky—tight deadlines, detailed paperwork, and one small error can prevent you from getting the approval you need.
Whether you live in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or are currently overseas with Texas documents, we manage the entire process—from apostilles with the Texas Secretary of State to federal authentications and Embassy legalization, so your documents are ready for use abroad.
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is an international certificate that validates U.S. documents in other countries. It’s recognized under the Hague Apostille Convention, which includes more than 120 member countries.
Foreign governments often will not accept your documents without an apostille. Our Texas apostille service specializes in making this process stress-free for residents, families, and companies in Texas.
Who Needs an Apostille in Texas?
Texans request apostilles for many reasons, and each situation is time-sensitive. Some of the most common include:
- University records. Students use apostilled diplomas or transcripts from UT Austin, Texas A&M, or Baylor when applying to study programs overseas.
- Marriage certificates. Couples rely on an apostilled marriage certificate in Texas so their union is legally recognized in another country.
- Birth certificates. Families present an apostilled birth certificate in Texas during international adoption proceedings to prove parentage.
- Background checks. Professionals and expats include a Texas apostille with an FBI background check in visa applications to meet foreign entry requirements.
- Business filings. Companies expanding abroad authenticate contracts or incorporation papers so they are valid for use in international markets.
If a state authority issued your document, you need an apostille before it can be used internationally.
How To Apostille a Document in Texas
Obtaining international document certification in the Lone Star State is straightforward but requires the correct forms and submission steps.
Here is what to expect:
- Gather documentation. Request official copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates, obtain certified copies of court orders from Texas courts, or pull certified copies of business filings from the Secretary of State.
- Check the requirements. Confirm whether the document must be notarized or request a certified copy before proceeding.
- Submit it to the state. Send the paperwork, including Form 2102, to the Texas Secretary of State’s office in Austin so the apostille can be attached.
- Complete federal processing if needed. Forward FBI background checks and other federal records to the U.S. Department of State for authentication.
- Receive the completed paperwork. Accept your apostilled documents back securely and prepare them for international use.
Our professional Texas apostille services oversee every one of these steps for you—so your documents are handled correctly, on time, and fully prepared for international recognition.
Why Texans Choose Beverly Hills Apostille
Beverly Hills Apostille provides complete Texas apostille services for Texans who need authentication. While our headquarters are in California, we process documents nationwide accurately and quickly.
Here’s why Texans trust us for Texas document authentication:
Benefit | What It Means For You |
Direct State Access | We work with the Secretary of State every day, so your Texas document authentication is handled correctly the first time. |
Statewide Coverage | We process documents from every county, from Houston to Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. |
Full Authentication | We manage state and federal submissions, including those to the Texas Secretary of State, FBI, and U.S. Department of State. |
No Travel Hassles | Avoid trips to Austin and costly rejections—your paperwork moves forward without setbacks. |
Expedited Service | Tight deadline? We deliver faster processing. |
Translation Services | We translate documents in over 200 languages and prepare them for international submission. |
Our clients include families, professionals, attorneys, and businesses across Texas who can’t risk delays, rejections, or lost opportunities when their legal documents must be accepted overseas.
Types of Documents We Handle
We make it simple to authenticate nearly any record or certificate from Texas, such as:
- Vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates from county clerks.
- Court orders and judgments from family or district courts.
Academic diplomas and transcripts from local universities and schools. - Corporate filings and articles of incorporation submitted to the Secretary of State.
- Notarized powers of attorney and affidavits prepared in Texas.
- State and Federal Background Checks.
When you need to apostille documents in Texas, we ensure you submit the correct version to avoid rejection.
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Apostille/Embassy Legalization
We accept Payments Only through PayPal, no need to have an account. You can use your credit card to pay. Your Statement will show Live Scan and More which is a subsidiary of Beverly Hills Apostille.
Order Form
Fill out attached order form and mail it to us with original documents and payment.
Start Your Apostille Today
Make sure your Texas documents are accepted abroad—fast and hassle-free. From birth certificates to business filings, we handle every step.
Start your Texas apostille order today with a free quote or contact us now.
FAQs
How do I apostille a birth certificate in Texas?
First, request a certified copy from the county clerk or Texas Vital Records, then submit it to the Secretary of State. We manage the apostille process so your certificate is processed without errors.
Where can I get an apostille in Texas?
File your documents with the Texas Secretary of State in Austin, or save time by having Beverly Hills Apostille manage the submission and return the completed paperwork to you.
What is the Texas apostille processing time?
Need it fast? In-person requests are completed the same day (48 hours for bulk drop-offs), but mail-in filings may take several weeks. Beverly Hills Apostille expedites the process so your documents are ready when needed.
Do I need to notarize my documents before getting an apostille in Texas?
Some documents, such as powers of attorney or affidavits, must be notarized first. Others, like birth and marriage certificates, only need certified copies from the issuing office.
DISCLAIMER:
We are not lawyers and do not give legal advice.
For legal inquiries please contact an attorney or your local bar association.
Beverly Hills Apostille
8685 Wilshire Blvd #13
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 499-5905
