Getting US documents apostilled "legalized" for Portuguese citizenship submission

You can take the consulate route even if your country is part of the Hague convention.

Sure. But Portugal doesn’t have to accept it as authentic, unlike an apostille.

When we shifted from an immigration attorney in solo practice to an immigration attorney in a group practice (NSM in Portugal), everything changed!! All of the sudden things are really moving for us! My husbands application has been submitted and now I will be addressing my paperwork. For us, the right attorney has so far been a game changer in this process.

Does anyone know if I can have the US State Department (where I’m going tomorrow to apostille my FBI background check) can also apostille state issued birth certificates and a marriage license?

Hi Micheal, I’m not sure, this process has been quite confusing…that said I think I’ve seen this topic referenced on this platform. I’d recommend a search. Best! Cyndy

@cjcmlmcar No, not to my knowledge. They must be apostilled in the state which they were issued (usually by the Secretary of State for that State (say that five times fast)).

No. Just from Federal departments/agencies

Thank you, thank you!