United States Certificate Attestation
United States
Attestation of US certificates is the process of legalizing documents for use in the UAE, whether for employment, education, or legal purposes. The process involves state-level authentication, US State Department verification, and UAE Embassy legalization.
With a global presence and a team of seasoned professionals, Green Apple ensures US documents are handled with utmost care and professionalism. Our services cover all 50 US states with dedicated coordination channels.
Services We Offer for United States
U.S. Birth Certificate Apostille
Secretary of State Apostille processing for birth certificates from any U.S. state vital records office, with coordination for UAE attestation and residency applications.
U.S. Marriage Certificate Apostille
Complete Apostille authentication for marriage certificates from county clerks and state vital records offices across all 50 states for UAE family visa purposes.
U.S. University Degree Apostille
Full authentication chain for university degrees including notarization, county clerk certification where required, and Secretary of State Apostille for UAE employment.
FBI Background Check Apostille
Priority U.S. Department of State Apostille processing for FBI Identity History Summary checks, with expedited handling to preserve validity for UAE residency applications.
U.S. Commercial Document Apostille
Apostille processing for U.S. corporate documents including Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Good Standing, and notarized commercial agreements from any state.
Multi-State Document Coordination
Specialized service for clients with documents from multiple U.S. states, coordinating parallel Apostille processing across different Secretaries of State for efficient batch completion.
Document Types Covered
Requirements
- Original documents
- US passport or ID copy
- State-level notarization
- State Secretary authentication
Special Requirements
- • U.S. documents must be apostilled by the Secretary of State of the state where they were issued or notarized. Federal documents (FBI checks, federal court records, military documents) must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State Authentication Office in Washington, D.C. Cross-state submissions are automatically rejected.
- • U.S. educational documents from private institutions may require additional county clerk certification between notarization and Secretary of State Apostille, depending on the state. Some states have eliminated this requirement while others still enforce it. GreenAttest verifies the exact chain required for your state.
Attestation Process
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1Document collection
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2State Secretary of State authentication
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3US State Department authentication
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4UAE Embassy legalization
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5MOFA attestation
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6Delivery
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- U.S. Apostille processing times vary dramatically by state: some states like Virginia and Florida offer expedited 24-hour service, while others like California can take 4-6 weeks for standard processing. Contact GreenAttest early if your documents originate from slower-processing states.
- U.S. documents requiring notarization must be notarized by a notary public commissioned in the same state where the Secretary of State Apostille will be obtained. Out-of-state notarizations will be rejected.
- For U.S. educational documents, check whether your UAE employer requires a credential evaluation report (from WES, ECE, or similar agencies) in addition to the Apostille, as some regulated professions and government entities mandate both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each U.S. state has its own Secretary of State office that issues Apostilles for documents originating within that state. Processing times, fees, and submission procedures vary significantly: some states offer same-day service while others take 4-6 weeks. Federal documents (FBI checks, federal court records) are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. GreenAttest knows the requirements for all 50 states and routes your documents through the fastest available channel.
Yes, U.S. birth certificates issued by state vital records offices can receive an Apostille from the Secretary of State of the issuing state. The certificate must be an official certified copy with the state registrar seal. GreenAttest obtains the Apostille and manages any additional UAE attestation, regardless of which state issued your birth certificate.
U.S. university degrees typically require notarization by a U.S. notary public in the state where the university is located, followed by county clerk certification (in some states), Secretary of State Apostille, and any additional UAE attestation. Some UAE employers also require credential evaluation through organizations like WES or ECE. GreenAttest handles the entire authentication chain and advises on evaluation requirements.
FBI Identity History Summary checks (commonly called FBI background checks) are federal documents that require Apostille from the U.S. Department of State, not individual state Secretaries of State. Processing at the Department of State typically takes 5-8 business days. Given the limited validity period of FBI checks, GreenAttest prioritizes these documents and coordinates timing with your UAE residency application deadlines.
Absolutely. GreenAttest processes documents from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. We maintain partnerships with processing agents in every state to ensure efficient handling regardless of where your documents originate. Whether you have a California birth certificate, a Texas marriage license, a Virginia university degree, or a federal document, we manage the complete authentication process.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 10-15 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 450
- Region
- Americas
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About United States Attestation?
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