Notarization · International
Apostille & Notarization
Using a document abroad? It often needs an apostille — and before that, notarization. Jurably handles the notary step online in minutes so you can move straight to the apostille.
How notarization and apostille fit together
An apostille authenticates a public document for use in another country under the Hague Apostille Convention. It certifies that the signature and seal on the document — often a notary’s — are genuine, so a foreign authority will accept it.
The usual sequence is: (1) sign and notarize the document, then (2) request the apostille from the designated state authority, typically the Secretary of State. The apostille itself is issued by the state — not the notary — so the notarization is the first step you control.
Get the notary step done now
Jurably notarizes powers of attorney, affidavits, and other documents online over video, or in person via a mobile notary. Once notarized, you submit the document to your state for the apostille. Not sure a document needs an oath? See the difference between a jurat and an acknowledgment.