APOSTILLE FOR CHILE
Apostille Services for Chile
Applying for residency in Chile, marrying, studying, or handling property and business there? We prepare and apostille your U.S. documents and coordinate the Spanish translation Chilean offices expect.
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CHILE AT A GLANCE
Hague Convention member
Member since August 30, 2016. A single apostille, with no consular legalization.
- Residency and visas
- Marriage and family records
- Degrees and professional documents
- Spanish translation coordinated
How documents for Chile work
Documents we prepare for Chile
- FBI background checks for residency and visas, with the federal apostille
- Birth and marriage certificates for applicants and dependents
- Diplomas and transcripts for degree recognition and employment
- Powers of attorney for property, banking and legal matters
- Corporate documents for Chilean companies, banks and partners
- Single status affidavits and divorce decrees
What Chile usually requires
| Document | Where the apostille comes from | What else to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State | Usually expected to be recent; Spanish translation |
| Birth or marriage certificate | Secretary of the Commonwealth or the issuing state | Certified copy; Spanish translation |
| Diploma or transcript | Secretary of the Commonwealth, through your school | See our university pages |
| Power of attorney | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Chilean attorneys often supply the Spanish text |
| Corporate documents | The state of formation | Recently issued certificates |
Requirements change and can differ by office, city and purpose. Always confirm the exact requirements with the office receiving your documents. We are glad to review the instructions you received.
Ready to get started?
Tell us what you need, and we will take care of every step.
How we handle it
- 1
Share the recipient's requirements
Send us the checklist or email you received from the authority, consulate, employer, attorney or bank. We confirm exactly what each document needs before any work begins.
- 2
We prepare each document
Certified copies, notarization by appointment anywhere in Greater Boston, or retrieval of records you do not yet have, such as Massachusetts vital records.
- 3
Apostilles from the right offices
Massachusetts documents go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, documents from other states to the issuing state, and federal documents, such as FBI background checks, to the U.S. Department of State.
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Translation and delivery
We advise on translation for your receiving office, arrange certified translation where it is accepted, and ship the finished set with tracking.
Spanish translation for Chile
Good to know
No Chilean legalization step
Apostilled documents should not be legalized again by Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Degrees
Universities and employers may ask for apostilled diplomas and transcripts. See Diplomas and Transcripts.
Businesses
Board resolutions, good standing certificates and powers of attorney. See Corporate Documents.
Records from other states
Each record is apostilled by the state that issued it. See Documents From Other States.
Common mistakes we help you avoid
- A state apostille on an FBI check. FBI checks are federal documents and require the U.S. Department of State apostille.
- Photocopies of official records. Vital records must be certified copies from the issuing office.
- Translating before the apostille. Translations often need to include the apostille itself.
- Records from several states. Each record is apostilled by the state that issued it. We coordinate them in one order.
Official sources
- Hague Conference: Apostille Convention status table
- Chile National Migration Service: apostille and legalization
- ChileAtiende: translation of documents
- Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth: apostilles and certifications
Requirements change, and the receiving office always has the final word. We confirm current requirements with every quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does Chile accept apostilles?
Yes. Chile has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since August 30, 2016.
Do my documents need an official Chilean translation?
It depends on the office. Chile's government says the entity requiring the translation decides. We confirm before translating.
Do apostilled documents need legalization in Chile?
No. Chile's migration service states that apostilled documents need no further legalization.
Do you ship to Chile?
Yes, with tracking, to you, your attorney or the receiving office.
Sending documents to Chile?
Tell us about your documents, their purpose and your deadline, and we will outline every step.