Philippine documents for use in United States
A DFA apostille is enough. No embassy legalization is needed.
Common uses include USCIS petitions, green card and K-1 cases, state licensing boards for nurses and teachers, and US university admissions. USCIS requires a full English translation with a translator's certification.
Steps for United States
- Obtain the original or official copy (for example from PSA, the school or the court)
- Complete any prerequisite step (CAV, RTC certification of the notary)
- DFA apostille
- Certified translation into the required language, if needed
- Courier to you or directly to United States
Translation for United States
Documents used in United States are often required in English. We provide certified English translations, and can have them apostilled or legalized together with the original. English →
Documents we commonly handle
- PSA birth, marriage and death certificates, CENOMAR
- School records: diploma, TOR, CAV from CHED, DepEd or TESDA
- NBI clearance
- Court decisions and certificates of finality
- Notarized documents: SPA, affidavits, contracts, company resolutions
- Medical certificates, business registration and SEC documents
Requirements can change and may differ between authorities in the same country. We confirm the current requirements with you before we start.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be in the Philippines to prepare documents for United States?
No. We can obtain, process and courier your documents while you are in United States or anywhere else, using an authorization letter or SPA.
How long does it take?
It depends on the documents and the route. We give you a written timeline with your quote.