How long does an apostille take?

Standard apostille turnaround is 5-10 business days; rush options reduce this to 2-3 business days for most U.S. states. Some states (e.g. CA, NY) offer same-day in-person filings — we coordinate this when needed.

Do you handle non-Hague country legalisation?

Yes. For destinations outside the Hague Convention (UAE, China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Vietnam, etc.) we run the full chain: notary -> secretary of state -> U.S. State Department -> destination embassy/consulate. End-to-end logistics included.

Can a translation be notarized?

Absolutely. We provide notarized translations where the translator's signature is sworn before a notary public. This is required for most courts, USCIS, and many embassies. The translation comes with a Certificate of Accuracy.

What documents can I notarize online?

Affidavits, powers of attorney, parental consents, real-estate transfers, contracts, copies of original documents, and most notarial acts permitted in your jurisdiction. We don't notarize wills or court testimony — those still require in-person notaries.

How is my data protected?

End-to-end encryption in transit and at rest, SOC 2-aligned controls, GDPR + CCPA compliant. Documents are stored in immutable storage with audit logs; identity verification data is purged on legal-retention expiry.

Do I need a U.S. address?

No. Clients in 25+ countries use WiseNotary regardless of where they live. The notary public must be U.S.-licensed for U.S.-recognised acts; the document must be appropriate for use in your destination country.

What's the difference between apostille and legalization?

An apostille is a single-step authentication used between Hague Convention member countries (125+ states). Legalization is the multi-step chain used for non-Hague destinations: each link adds an authentication layer up to the destination embassy.

7 services · 25+ countries · 100+ languages

Document services worldwide.Online. Anywhere. Anytime.

Notarization, translation, apostille, legalization, power of attorney, affidavits, child travel consent — all handled by verified professionals through one platform. Same-day delivery for most services. Tamper-evident, court-accepted, embassy-ready.

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Documents processed: 200,000+
Avg turnaround: 24-48h
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Certified Translation

Certified translator · USCIS-accepted · 100+ languages

Court-accepted translations for legal, immigration, business, and personal documents. Delivered with translator certification, optional notarization, and digital + physical formats.

100+ language pairs
Accepted by USCIS, courts, embassies
Notarized translations available
24-48 hour standard, rush 6h

Notarized Copy

True copy · notary seal · remote online notarization

A verified true copy of an original document, certified by a licensed notary. Use for visa applications, contracts, school enrollment, banking, and embassy submissions.

Remote online notarization (RON)
Same-day for most jurisdictions
Audit-grade notarial journal
Digital seal + tamper-evident PDF

Apostille

Hague Convention · international document · single-step

A Hague Convention apostille certificate authenticates a public document for use in any of the 125+ member states. We handle state authentication, Department of State submission, and tracking.

125+ Hague member countries
State-level + federal handling
Tracked from submission to delivery
Translation of the apostille on request

Embassy Legalization

Consular · non-Hague country · UAE · China · Saudi Arabia

Full chain authentication for countries outside the Hague Convention. Notary -> state -> US Department of State -> destination embassy or consulate. We coordinate every step.

Consular & embassy submissions
Translation to destination language
Concierge logistics (DHL, FedEx)
All non-Hague jurisdictions

Power of Attorney

POA · drafted · notarized · valid in destination country

We draft and notarize a power of attorney that's enforceable in your destination country. Specific or general POA, single or multiple agents, with translation if needed.

Drafted by licensed paralegals
Notarized + apostilled in one flow
Single or multiple attorneys-in-fact
Valid in 25+ jurisdictions

Sworn Affidavit

Sworn statement · court · oath · notarized

A sworn statement drafted, notarized, and authenticated for use in court, immigration applications, business filings, and inheritance proceedings worldwide.

Drafted to your jurisdiction's format
Sworn under oath via RON
Apostille or legalization bundled
Translation to court language

Child Travel Consent

Minor travel · parental consent · notarized · embassy

A notarized parental consent letter required when a minor travels abroad without one or both parents. Protects against international child abduction concerns at the border.

One-parent or both-parents form
Multilingual (EN/UK/ES/PT/...)
Apostille or legalization included
Express same-day available

Why WiseNotary

The legal force, none of the friction.

Built for clients who don't have time to drive to an office.

Court-accepted everywhere

Digital seals + audit-grade journals built to satisfy U.S. courts, USCIS, embassies, and 25+ international jurisdictions.

100+ language pairs

Sworn translators with subject-matter expertise. Certified, notarized, and apostilled in a single flow.

Same-day for most services

Remote online notarization in 5 minutes. Apostille rush in 2-3 business days. Delivered to your dashboard.

Tamper-evident audit trail

Every document signed with cryptographic proof. Recorded session video. Forensic-grade chain of custody.

Compared to traditional notaries

Same legal weight. Modern delivery.

Feature

Traditional notary

WiseNotary

Where you sign

Drive to a notary's office

Anywhere with a webcam

Hours

Mon-Fri, 9-5

24/7

Cross-border use

Manual chain (notary -> state -> embassy)

One click — we handle the chain

Languages

Local language only

100+ certified translation pairs

Tracking

Phone calls + paper receipts

Live status + email + push

Audit trail

Notary logbook (paper)

Tamper-evident digital journal

Pricing

Variable, often hidden

Flat fees, shown upfront

Trusted by attorneys, founders, families, and HR teams in

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Testimonials

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See what our clients have to say about working with WiseNotary.

“I needed contracts apostilled for a deal in Frankfurt. WiseNotary handled all six documents in parallel — done in 4 business days. The deal closed on schedule.”

James R.Managing Director, Dallas TX

“Remote notarization saved us weeks. We notarized a power of attorney for an international contract the same day we submitted it. One platform, all countries.”

Michael T.Corporate Counsel, London UK

“Certified translations of Thai court documents, legalized for UK use. One platform instead of coordinating three different vendors across two countries.”

Emma L.Solicitor, London UK

“I needed contracts apostilled for a deal in Frankfurt. WiseNotary handled all six documents in parallel — done in 4 business days. The deal closed on schedule.”

James R.Managing Director, Dallas TX

“Remote notarization saved us weeks. We notarized a power of attorney for an international contract the same day we submitted it. One platform, all countries.”

Michael T.Corporate Counsel, London UK

“Certified translations of Thai court documents, legalized for UK use. One platform instead of coordinating three different vendors across two countries.”

Emma L.Solicitor, London UK

“We used to manage seven different vendors across four countries for our document needs. Now it's one platform, one invoice, one dashboard.”

Katherine M.VP of Legal Operations

“Full legalization package for Portugal residency — notarization in Australia, apostille, certified Portuguese translation. Delivered as a single package.”

David K.Retiree, Melbourne AU

“As a certified translator, WiseNotary gives me a steady stream of quality clients and handles all the payments. I focus on delivering accurate translations.”

Iryna S.Certified Translator

“We used to manage seven different vendors across four countries for our document needs. Now it's one platform, one invoice, one dashboard.”

Katherine M.VP of Legal Operations

“Full legalization package for Portugal residency — notarization in Australia, apostille, certified Portuguese translation. Delivered as a single package.”

David K.Retiree, Melbourne AU

“As a certified translator, WiseNotary gives me a steady stream of quality clients and handles all the payments. I focus on delivering accurate translations.”

Iryna S.Certified Translator

“The 4-level verification gave us confidence we weren't working with a random person. Every specialist was licensed and verified before we started.”

Robert H.General Counsel, NYC

“Needed an urgent apostille for my degree to start a new position in Berlin. Turned around in 3 days. Tracked every step from my phone.”

Sarah P.Software Engineer, Austin TX

“We process 200+ documents monthly through WiseNotary's API. Bulk pricing, dedicated account manager, and an SLA we can rely on.”

Daniel W.Head of Operations, Fintech

“The 4-level verification gave us confidence we weren't working with a random person. Every specialist was licensed and verified before we started.”

Robert H.General Counsel, NYC

“Needed an urgent apostille for my degree to start a new position in Berlin. Turned around in 3 days. Tracked every step from my phone.”

Sarah P.Software Engineer, Austin TX

“We process 200+ documents monthly through WiseNotary's API. Bulk pricing, dedicated account manager, and an SLA we can rely on.”

Daniel W.Head of Operations, Fintech

4.9/5

Average rating

50,000+

Documents processed

120+

Countries served

Common questions

Frequently asked

Yes. Remote online notarization (RON) is legal under federal law and in 47+ U.S. states, and recognised by most international jurisdictions. Every WiseNotary RON session is recorded, identity-verified, and produces a tamper-evident audit trail.

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Document services worldwide.Online. Anywhere. Anytime.

Everything in one place

Certified Translation

Notarized Copy

Apostille

Embassy Legalization

Power of Attorney

Sworn Affidavit

Child Travel Consent

The legal force, none of the friction.

Court-accepted everywhere

100+ language pairs

Same-day for most services

Tamper-evident audit trail

Same legal weight. Modern delivery.

Trusted by teams worldwide

Frequently asked

Is online notarization legally valid?+

How long does an apostille take?+

Do you handle non-Hague country legalisation?+

Can a translation be notarized?+

What documents can I notarize online?+

How is my data protected?+

Do I need a U.S. address?+

What's the difference between apostille and legalization?+

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