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U.S. & Canadian Document Apostille Services in Colombia

Already possess an FBI report, state background check, birth certificate, diploma, or corporate document? Order your official government Hague Apostille and certified Spanish translation in one easy step.

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Ordering Process: 1 Easy Combined Step
U.S. Federal Apostille: U.S. Dept of State (D.C.)
U.S. State Apostille: All 50 State Secretaries
Canadian Apostille: Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Spanish Translation: Included / Bundled Options
Visa Acceptance: 100% Guaranteed

Understanding Document Legalization in Colombia

Navigating foreign document requirements can be confusing. Here is everything you need to know about what an apostille does, why it is legally mandatory, and who requires it.

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What Does an Apostille Do?

An Apostille is an official government certificate attached to your original public document under the 1961 Hague Convention. It verifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, and legal authority of the public official who issued or notarized the document. It certifies to foreign officials that your U.S. or Canadian document is genuine and legally valid.

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Why Is an Apostille Needed?

Governments cannot independently verify the legitimacy of signatures on documents issued abroad. Under Colombian law (Law 455 of 1998), foreign public documents have zero legal standing in Colombia unless they bear an official Hague Apostille from the country of origin. Without an apostille, foreign documents will be immediately rejected by government offices.

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Who Needs an Apostille?

An apostille is required by any foreign citizen or returning Colombian national presenting public records to official entities in Colombia, including:

  • Cancillería applicants (Digital Nomad, Marriage, Pensioner, & Resident visas)
  • Migración Colombia (Cédula de Extranjería registration)
  • Notaries & Legal Courts (Marriages, real estate, powers of attorney)
  • Universities & Employers (Degree validation & professional licensing)

The Document Legalization Process

We eliminate the stress of coordinating multiple agencies. Get your government apostille and official Spanish translation handled simultaneously in one seamless request.

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One-Step Order Submission

Upload your PDF or scan using our simple online form to order your Hague Apostille and official Spanish translation together.

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Government Filing

Filing directly with the U.S. Department of State, State Secretaries, or Global Affairs Canada in full compliance with Cancillería official foreign document standards.

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Official Certified Translation

Sworn English to Spanish translation (Traducción Oficial) completed by certified translators covering both the original document and the apostille certificate.

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Delivery & Dispatch

Digital PDFs delivered straight to your email for Cancillería visa uploads + physical hardcopies delivered via tracked courier in Colombia.

📄 Documents We Legalize & Translate in One Easy Step

Through our global infrastructure, you can request both federal/state apostille filing and sworn Spanish translation for:

  • FBI Identity History Summaries (U.S. Dept of State Federal Apostille + Translation)
  • State Police Background Checks (State Secretary Apostille + Translation)
  • RCMP Certified Criminal Record Checks (Global Affairs Canada Apostille + Translation)
  • Birth, Marriage, Divorce & Death Certificates
  • University Diplomas, Transcripts & Academic Credentials
  • Corporate Articles of Incorporation, Good Standings & Powers of Attorney
⚡ Combined Order Form

Order Your Apostille & Official Translation

Select your service options below. You can order your official government Hague Apostille and sworn certified Spanish translation together in one easy step.

Client Information - Step 1 of 3
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Is your document issued in US Virgin Islands, Hawaii, or Nevada?
Due to elevated state fees out of our control, documents issued here are subject to an additional fee.
Price: $199.00
Service includes courier fee, apostille, and state fees.

Turnaround Time

Document turnaround time will vary depending on the type of document needing apostille and the issuing state.

Standard turnaround time for most apostilles is between 2 and 14 working days, depending on the state or province.

IMPORTANT!! If you have a specific deadline, please mention it in the comments section.

We will confirm the specific turnaround time with you via email once the order is placed.

Apostille & Document Services Across Colombia

We provide U.S. Federal, U.S. State, and Canadian document apostille legalization and certified translations for expats living in these top locations:

📍 Medellín 📍 Bogotá 📍 Cali 📍 Cartagena 📍 Barranquilla 📍 Pereira 📍 Bucaramanga 📍 Santa Marta 📍 Manizales 📍 Armenia 📍 Rionegro 📍 Pasto 📍 Popayán 📍 Ibagué 📍 Villavicencio

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ordering your apostille and official translation together for Colombia.

What is a Hague Apostille and what does it do?
A Hague Apostille is an official international certificate issued by a government authority verifying the authenticity of a public document’s signature, seal, and legal authority. Because Colombia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, foreign public documents must carry an apostille to be legally recognized by Migración Colombia, the Cancillería, and local notaries.
Why do Colombian authorities require foreign documents to be apostilled?
Under Colombian legal statutes (Law 455 of 1998), foreign public records carry no statutory validity in Colombia without official international certification. The apostille provides Colombian government officials with guaranteed legal proof that your foreign record is authentic without requiring multi-step embassy legalizations.
Can I really order my apostille and official translation in one single step?
Yes! Our combined order system allows you to request both your government Hague Apostille (U.S. Federal, U.S. State, or Canadian GAC) and certified English to Spanish translation in one single order. Once the apostille is issued, our team immediately translates both the primary document and the apostille certificate to save you time.
What is the difference between a State Apostille and a Federal Apostille in the U.S.?
Federal documents (such as FBI background checks or federal court orders) must be apostilled specifically by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. State documents (such as birth certificates, local police checks, or university diplomas) are apostilled by the Secretary of State in the state where the document was issued.
How does the Canadian document apostille process work now?
Canada officially joined the Hague Apostille Convention. Public documents issued in Canada (such as RCMP record checks or civil certificates) now receive an official Hague Apostille directly from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) in Ottawa or authorized provincial authorities, eliminating the old embassy authentication requirement.
Do I need to send physical original documents or digital copies?
Electronic government documents (like digital FBI PDFs or state background checks issued with digital seals) can usually be submitted electronically. Vital records (birth or marriage certificates) generally require sending original certified physical copies. Upload your scan first via our order form above so we can verify requirements for your specific document.
How long does it take to get a document apostilled and translated?
Turnaround times vary by issuing government body. U.S. State Secretary apostilles typically take 2 to 12 business days. U.S. Department of State Federal Apostilles in Washington D.C. take approximately 2 to 3 weeks. Once the apostille is issued, certified translation adds only 24 to 48 hours.
Will I receive physical hardcopies in Colombia?
Yes. Once the apostille certificate is attached to your document by government authorities and translated into Spanish, we deliver high-resolution digital scans for online visa uploads and dispatch the physical hardcopies directly to your address in Colombia via tracked priority courier.

Ready to Get Your Apostille & Translation in One Easy Step?

Submit your document PDF or scan using our combined order form above for complete evaluation, government filing, and certified translation.

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