Mexico Apostille Service
Apostille Request Form
Mexico is the country we prepare more documents for than any other. Most requests come from families: U.S. birth certificates so a child can be registered as a Mexican national, marriage certificates to record a U.S. marriage with the Registro Civil, divorce decrees before a new marriage in Mexico, and death certificates for an estate. Retirees and remote workers moving to Mexico need FBI background checks and financial letters for temporary or permanent residence, and property buyers need powers of attorney.
Mexico has been part of the Hague Apostille Convention since 1995, so a U.S. document needs an apostille, not embassy legalization. The catch is that the apostille has to come from the right place: the Secretary of State of the U.S. state that issued the document, or the U.S. Department of State for federal records.
Does Mexico Accept Apostilles?
Yes. Mexico is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so Mexican authorities accept U.S. documents carrying an apostille. Mexican consulates in the U.S. do not apostille U.S. documents; only the issuing U.S. state or the U.S. Department of State can. A Texas birth certificate is apostilled in Austin, an Oregon marriage certificate in Salem, and an FBI background check in Washington, DC.
Documents Most Often Apostilled for Mexico
- Birth certificates for a child’s Mexican nationality and registration (inscripción de nacimiento) at the Registro Civil or a Mexican consulate.
- Marriage certificates to record a U.S. marriage in Mexico or to apply for a spouse’s residence.
- Divorce decrees and single status affidavits for marriage in Mexico.
- Powers of attorney (poderes) for buying or selling property, notarized in the U.S. and then apostilled.
- FBI background checks and notarized financial letters for residence applications.
- Diplomas and transcripts for study or professional recognition (cédula profesional).
Spanish Translation for Mexico
Mexican offices usually require a Spanish translation of the document and sometimes of the apostille itself. Many Registro Civil offices ask for a translation by a perito traductor recognized in Mexico; others accept a certified translation done in the U.S. Ask the receiving office which they want. We provide certified Spanish translations for $65 per document, and we can apostille the translator’s notarized affidavit if needed.
How Our Mexico Apostille Service Works
- Tell us the documents and the country. Call (971) 514-3743 or use the form above. We confirm which version of each document you need.
- We route each document to the right authority. State documents (birth, marriage and divorce records, notarized papers) go to the Secretary of State of the state that issued or notarized them. Federal documents, such as FBI background checks and naturalization-related records, go to the U.S. Department of State.
- We return the apostilled documents to you, or ship them directly abroad with tracking.
Cost and Timing
- Oregon documents: $195 for the first and $20 for each additional, including the state fee; next business day or within 10 business days.
- Most other states: $195 per document, about 10 business days (New York is $350 for the first and $65 for each additional).
- FBI background check: $195 regular (5+ weeks) or $390 expedited (about 10 business days).
- Certified translation: $65 per document, usually 1 to 2 business days.
Mexico Apostille FAQ
Can the Mexican consulate apostille my U.S. birth certificate?
No. An apostille on a U.S. document can only be issued by the Secretary of State of the state that issued it, or the U.S. Department of State for federal documents.
Do I need an apostille to register my child’s birth in Mexico?
Usually yes. The U.S. birth certificate needs an apostille and a Spanish translation. Requirements vary by Registro Civil office and consulate, so confirm with them.
How do I apostille a power of attorney for Mexico?
Sign it before a U.S. notary, then the Secretary of State of that state apostilles the notarization. Mexican notarios often prefer a bilingual document.
Does an FBI check for Mexican residency need an apostille?
Many consulates ask for an apostilled FBI Identity History Summary. It is apostilled by the U.S. Department of State: $195 regular or $390 expedited through us.
How much does a Mexico apostille cost?
$195 per document for most states ($195 plus $20 for each additional Oregon document). Translation is $65 per document.
Start Your Mexico Apostille
Call (971) 514-3743 or use the request form above. Tell us which documents you need for Mexico and which U.S. state issued them, and we will confirm the steps and the price before you send anything. See also our Hague Convention countries list and pricing.