Some documents such as educational transcripts, power of attorney forms, affidavits, and others must first be notarized by a notary public to be eligible for an apostille. After notarization, the circuit court also has to certify the notary's signature. The circuit court in Hawaii plays a crucial role as your apostille request has a high likelihood of being rejected without its signature.
You can contact Globeia after preparing your documents and we will submit your application to the Lieutenant Governor’s office. One of our dedicated case managers will also review your file and help you fix any mistakes.
Hawaiians must apostille their vital records and other documents to secure job positions, travel, or apply for visas abroad. Skip the hassle of visiting the Lieutenant Governor's office repeatedly by letting Globeia manage your Hawaii apostille application. Globeia has helped thousands of people get their Hawaii documents recognized worldwide. You can also follow a few simple steps to receive the apostilled documents at your address anywhere in the world.
To properly notarize documents in Hawaii, they must first be notarized by a Hawaii notary public. Then, the notary's signature must be certified at the Circuit Court in which the notary resides for verification of their signature and commission.
No, an apostille certificate does not expire. It remains valid indefinitely for use in the destination country.
Yes, you must complete an application form for apostille services. This application typically includes information about your documents and the destination country.
No, an apostille cannot be affixed to an FBI background check. FBI background checks, being federal documents, require an apostille from the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications.