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Apostille for Mexico
Mexico is a Hague member. U.S. documents used in Mexico are authenticated with an apostille from the state that issued the record, with a certified Spanish translation performed in Mexico by a perito traductor.
Hague Member?
Yes — apostille accepted
Requires Apostille?
Yes
Embassy Legalization?
Not required
Typical documents used in Mexico
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Power of attorney
- Corporate documents
Requirements at a glance
- Certified copy of vital record
- State-level apostille
- Spanish translation completed in Mexico is usually preferred
Estimated processing
1–2 weeks in most states
Working language for translation: Spanish
Notes from experience
Some Mexican notaries require translation to be performed locally after the apostille is affixed. We can prepare and dispatch documents so they arrive ready for the Mexican notario.
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