How to Verify an Apostille
Every Apostille carries a unique number and can be verified. The channel is the issuing authority itself: the Consular Department for centrally issued Apostilles, or the specific local office. Verification requires the number, date and document type.
Key Points
- Every Apostille has a unique number
- Verify with the issuing authority
- You need the number, date and issuer
- An unverifiable Apostille is suspect
- Article 5 allows the receiving state to verify
Legal Basis
Hague Apostille Convention Article 4 (ten required elements) and Article 5 (verification).