Apostille Services & Assistance | Grand Rapids, MI

Need to use a document in another country? JDZ Professional Services provides apostille assistance for individuals, families, and businesses throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan.

An apostille authenticates the origin of certain public documents for use in countries participating in the Hague Apostille Convention. Documents intended for other countries may require a different authentication or legalization process.

Not sure what your document requires? JDZ can review the document type, where it originated, and the destination country to help determine the appropriate authentication process and assist you with the next steps.

1. Submit Your Request
Tell us what type of document you have, the state where it originated, and the country where it will be used.

2. Review & Confirm
JDZ will review your request and discuss the appropriate authentication process, requirements, estimated processing time and pricing.

3. Apostille or Authentication
JDZ coordinates the appropriate apostille, authentication, or legalization process with the applicable government authority based on your document, where it originated, and the destination country. 

4. Return Delivery
Once processing is complete, your documents are returned using the agreed delivery method.

Personal or Family Documents

•  Marriage, birth and death certificates  
• Divorce decrees 
• Single-status affidavits 
• Powers of attorney 
• Wills & estate documents 
• Adoption documents 
• FBI background checks 
• Other eligible personal documents

Business & Corporate Documents

• Powers of attorney 
• Certificates of good standing 
• Articles or certificates of incorporation 
• Certificates of origin 
• Business agreements and contracts 
• Corporate resolutions 
•  Other eligible business documents 

Academic Documents 

• High school diplomas 
• GED certificates 
• College and university diplomas 
• Degrees and certificates 
• Transcripts 
• Report cards and academic records 
• Other eligible educational documents

 Birth, death, marriage, and other vital records may require a certified copy from the appropriate government agency before apostille processing. JDZ can help you determine what type of record may be needed based on where the document originated and the country where it will be used.