Apostille for U.S. Death Certificate – Recognized Abroad

When a loved one passes away and their affairs need to be handled internationally, a U.S. death certificate often requires an apostille. Whether you’re settling an estate, claiming insurance or pension benefits, or updating legal records overseas, an apostille confirms that the certificate is authentic and accepted abroad.
At our service, we help individuals and families obtain an apostille for a death certificate issued in any U.S. state or Washington, D.C. The process is fully remote — you can upload your certified copy online and we’ll take care of the rest.

What Is an Apostille for a Death Certificate?
An apostille is a form of international authentication required for public documents used in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. Once affixed, the apostille verifies the document’s origin and allows it to be legally accepted overseas — without further legalization through a foreign embassy.

Death certificates are commonly apostilled for purposes like:

• Inheritance and estate settlement
• Insurance and pension claims
• Bank account or asset closure
• Immigration or citizenship processing
• Updating family records abroad

Which Death Certificates Can Be Apostilled?
Only certified copies issued by the appropriate state vital records office are eligible for an apostille. These are official documents bearing a raised seal or a printed certification stamp. Copies printed at home or issued by hospitals typically cannot be apostilled.
If you’re not sure whether your document qualifies, our team can help you review it before you begin.

Apostille Services Available for All U.S. States
We provide apostille services for death certificates issued in all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. That means no matter where the certificate was issued — California, Florida, New York, Texas, North Carolina, etc. — we can assist.
This is especially useful if you're currently living abroad or in a different state from where the document was originally registered.

Accepted in 100+ Countries Worldwide
Our apostilles are legally recognized in more than 100 countries, including:
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
🇩🇪 Germany
🇪🇸 Spain
🇮🇹 Italy
🇫🇷 France
🇧🇷 Brazil
…and many others that are part of the Hague Convention.
If you're handling family matters internationally, we’ll make sure your U.S. document is ready for legal use.

How the Process Works

1. Upload your document — Start your order online and send us a clear scan or photo of your certified death certificate.
2. We process your apostille — We take care of the paperwork, communication with the appropriate authority, and document submission.
3. Receive the apostilled certificate — Once complete, we return the certified apostilled document to you — with shipping options in the U.S. or internationally.

Most orders are processed in 3–7 business days, depending on the issuing state. Expedited options may be available.

Why Choose Us?

• Apostille service for all U.S. states and D.C.
• Documents accepted in 100+ Hague countries
• Fully remote process — no office visit needed
• Clear pricing — no hidden fees
• Reliable for inheritance, estate, and family needs abroad

Get Started Today
We make the process of getting a death certificate apostilled simple, fast, and reliable — no matter where you live or where the document needs to be used. Our clients trust us to handle sensitive family matters with care and precision.