Saudi Arabia Apostille – Document Apostille Services

Need a Saudi Arabia apostille for a U.S. document? A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services, Inc. (VisaDC) provides professional apostille services for documents being used in Saudi Arabia, including state-issued documents and U.S. federal documents.

We assist customers throughout the United States with obtaining the proper apostille for birth certificates, marriage certificates, FBI background checks, diplomas, transcripts, powers of attorney, corporate documents, federal documents, and many other records.

Apostille for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. The Convention entered into force for Saudi Arabia on December 7, 2022.

This means that qualifying U.S. public documents intended for use in Saudi Arabia can generally be certified with an apostille, eliminating the traditional requirement for additional legalization through the Saudi Embassy.

The government authority that issues your apostille depends on the type of document.

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State-Issued Documents

Documents issued or notarized at the state level generally require an apostille from the Secretary of State or other competent authority in the state where the document originated.

Examples include:

Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Death certificates
Divorce decrees
Diplomas and transcripts
Local police background checks
Powers of attorney
Affidavits
Notarized documents
Corporate documents

U.S. Federal Documents

Documents issued by a U.S. federal agency generally require a federal apostille from the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.

Examples include:

FBI Background Checks
Federal Court Documents
U.S. Department of Justice documents
FDA documents
USDA documents
USPTO documents
IRS Form 6166
Social Security Administration documents
Certain Department of Homeland Security documents
Certain military and federal agency documents

FBI Background Check Apostille for Saudi Arabia

If you need an FBI background check apostille for Saudi Arabia, VisaDC can assist with obtaining the apostille from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.

FBI Identity History Summary documents are federal documents. Therefore, the apostille is issued at the federal level rather than by a state Secretary of State.

Our Washington-area location allows us to handle federal apostille requests directly through the appropriate U.S. government authentication process.

Birth Certificate Apostille for Saudi Arabia

A U.S. birth certificate for use in Saudi Arabia normally requires an apostille from the state that issued the certified birth certificate.

For example, a Virginia birth certificate would generally receive its apostille from Virginia, while a California birth certificate would be processed through California.

Requirements vary by state. Some states require recently issued certified copies or impose other certification requirements before an apostille can be issued.

Contact VisaDC before sending your document, and we can help determine the correct procedure.

Marriage Certificate Apostille for Saudi Arabia

If you are submitting a U.S. marriage certificate to an organization or government authority in Saudi Arabia, the certificate may require an apostille from the issuing state.

VisaDC can assist with marriage certificate apostille services for Saudi Arabia and help determine whether your certificate is properly certified before submission.

Diploma and Transcript Apostille for Saudi Arabia

Educational documents frequently require additional preparation before an apostille can be issued.

We can assist with:

University diplomas
College diplomas
High school diplomas
Academic transcripts
Enrollment letters
Degree verification letters
Educational certificates

Depending on the issuing state and type of document, the diploma or transcript may first need to be signed by an authorized school official and notarized before being submitted for an apostille.

Power of Attorney Apostille for Saudi Arabia

A Power of Attorney for use in Saudi Arabia may need to be properly notarized before it can receive a state apostille.

We assist with apostilles for:

Personal Powers of Attorney
Business Powers of Attorney
Real estate documents
Authorization letters
Affidavits
Corporate authorizations

Because requirements can vary depending on the document and receiving authority in Saudi Arabia, we recommend confirming the exact document requirements before processing.

Corporate Document Apostille for Saudi Arabia

VisaDC also assists businesses with apostilles for U.S. corporate documents intended for use in Saudi Arabia.

Common documents include:

Articles of Incorporation
Certificates of Incorporation
Certificates of Good Standing
Board Resolutions
Corporate Powers of Attorney
Commercial agreements
Business affidavits
Company authorization letters
Certified corporate records

The appropriate apostille procedure depends on whether the document is a state-issued record, notarized private document, or federal document.

How to Get an Apostille for Saudi Arabia

The process generally depends on where your document was issued.

Step 1 – Identify the Document Type

Determine whether your document is a:

State or local document
Notarized document
Federal document
Educational document
Corporate document

Step 2 – Prepare the Document

Your document must meet the requirements of the authority issuing the apostille.

Not every document should be notarized. For example, an original federal document should not automatically be notarized simply for apostille purposes.

Step 3 – Obtain the Apostille

State documents: The apostille is generally obtained from the appropriate state authority.

Federal documents: The apostille is generally obtained from the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications.

Step 4 – Return of Completed Documents

Once processing is complete, we can return your apostilled documents to you by FedEx within the United States or internationally.

Documents We Can Apostille for Saudi Arabia

Personal Documents

Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Death Certificates
Divorce Decrees
Single Status Documents
Powers of Attorney
Affidavits
Driver’s License Copies
Passport Copies
Local and State Police Background Checks
Certified Translations

Educational Documents

Diplomas
Degrees
Academic Transcripts
School Records
Enrollment Verification
Degree Verification

Federal Documents

FBI Background Checks
Federal Court Documents
IRS Form 6166
FDA Documents
USDA Documents
U.S Department of Justice
USPTO Documents
Certain Social Security Administration Documents
Certain Federal Agency Documents

Business and Corporate Documents

Articles of Incorporation
Certificates of Good Standing
Corporate Powers of Attorney
Board Resolutions
Commercial Documents
Company Agreements
Corporate Affidavits

Do I Need Saudi Embassy Legalization After the Apostille?

For documents covered by the Hague Apostille Convention, the apostille is designed to replace the traditional chain of diplomatic or consular legalization.

Because Saudi Arabia became a party to the Apostille Convention effective December 7, 2022, qualifying apostilled public documents from other contracting parties can generally be presented in Saudi Arabia without the previous embassy legalization process.

However, an employer, university, government ministry, licensing authority, or other receiving organization in Saudi Arabia may have additional requirements concerning the underlying document, translation, or supporting records.

Always confirm the requirements with the organization that will receive your document.

Why Choose VisaDC for a Saudi Arabia Apostille?

A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services, Inc. provides professional apostille and document authentication services for customers throughout the United States and overseas.

Our Services Include

State apostille processing
U.S. Department of State apostille processing
FBI background check apostilles
Birth and marriage certificate apostilles
Diploma and transcript apostilles
Corporate document apostilles
Document review before submission
Domestic and international FedEx return shipping

Our experienced team can review your document and determine the appropriate apostille procedure based on the document type and issuing authority.

Saudi Arabia Apostille Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saudi Arabia a Hague Apostille country?

Yes. The Hague Apostille Convention entered into force for Saudi Arabia on December 7, 2022.

Do U.S. documents need an apostille for Saudi Arabia?

Many U.S. public documents being presented in Saudi Arabia may require an apostille. The exact requirement depends on the document and the Saudi organization requesting it.

Where do I get an FBI apostille for Saudi Arabia?

An FBI background check is a federal document. A federal apostille is obtained through the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications.

Where do I get a birth certificate apostille for Saudi Arabia?

Birth certificates generally receive an apostille from the competent authority in the state that issued the certificate.

Can VisaDC apostille documents from any U.S. state?

We assist customers nationwide with state and federal apostille services. Contact us with the state and type of document so we can confirm the applicable requirements.

How long does a Saudi Arabia apostille take?

Processing time depends on the document type, issuing state, government agency, and current government processing times. Federal and state processing times are different.

Start Your Saudi Arabia Apostille

Need help getting a document apostilled for Saudi Arabia?

Contact VisaDC and tell us:

What type of document you have
Which U.S. state or federal agency issued it
How many documents you need apostilled
When you need the completed documents

We will review the information and explain the appropriate apostille process.