Documents Legalization Bangladesh

Requesting Authentication or Attestation for Bangladesh

Legalizing documents for use in Bangladesh involves a multi-step process due to the country not being a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Here is a general outline of the steps involved:

1. State Certification:
   • Obtain state certification for your document. This is typically done at the Secretary of State’s office in the state where the document was issued.
2. U.S. Department of State Certification:
   • Since Bangladesh is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, you’ll likely need to get the documents certified by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. This step verifies the authenticity of the state certification.
3. Embassy or Consulate Legalization:
   • After receiving the U.S. Department of State certification, the next step is to submit the documents to the Embassy or Consulate of Bangladesh in Washington, D.C. for further legalization.
4. Translation (if required):
   • Depending on the nature of the document, it may also need to be translated into Bengali. Check the specific requirements of the authorities in Bangladesh.

It’s crucial to check with the Embassy or Consulate of Bangladesh for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding their specific requirements and procedures. Additionally, consider working with a professional agency or consultant experienced in document legalization for Bangladesh to ensure a smooth process.

Requirements for Documents

Select the type of document below to determine specific requirements for authentication services.

State and Local Documents

Examples of State and Local documents include:
Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Death Certificates
Divorce Decrees
Probate Wills
Judgments
Requirements for State and Local documents include:
Must submit the original document that contains the raised and/or stamped seal of the court or Department of vital records.
Certified original.
Certified by the secretary of state from the state in which the document(s) were recorded.

The Secretary of State will certify to the official signing the document under the Seal of the State.

Federally-Issued Documents

Examples of Federally Issued documents include:
Animal/Plant Certifications (issued by U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Animal Health certifications (issued by U.S. Department of Agriculture)
FBI – Background check (issued by U.S. Department of Justice)
U.S. Federal Court Documents check (issued by U.S. Department of Justice)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court check (issued by U.S. Department of Justice)
Immigration Certifications check (issued by U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
Certificate of Foreign Governments (issued by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Certificate of Pharmaceutical/Export (issued by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
Trademark (Issued by U.S. Patent & Trademark Office)
Other documents issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, Social Security Administration, or Office of Personnel Management
Requirements for Federally Issued documents include:
Executed by U.S. federal agencies.
Have an official’s original and/or stamped signature with the raised and/or stamped seal of the agency.

Documents issued by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Examples include:
Marriage Certificates (Issued in the District of Columbia)
Requirements:
The document must have the original official signature & the raised seal of the court.

Other Documents

Examples of general documents include:
Affidavits
Agreements
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Commercial Invoices
Copy of a U.S. Passport (identification page only)
Deeds of Assignment
Diplomas
Home Study
Income Verification
Powers-of-Attorney
Single Status
Transcripts
Other business documents
Requirements for general documents include:
Acknowledged by a notary public;
Certified by the clerk of court from the county in which the notary is commissioned; &
Certified by the Secretary of State from the state in which the document was executed.
Documents originating in the District of Columbia must be certified by the Secretary of the District of Columbia Notarial Section.