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Apostille for Greenland | Official U.S. Document Authentication

Greenland is a vast autonomous territory in the North Atlantic Ocean, part of the Kingdom of Denmark. To use your U.S. documents in Greenland, you will need legalization, but the process differs from a standard Hague Apostille because Greenland is not independently covered by the Hague Apostille Convention — even though Denmark is a Hague member country.

Handling your official certifications in the Arctic's largest territory? As an autonomous part of the Danish Realm, you can also explore the apostille and legal requirements for Denmark or neighboring Canada.

Federal Documents

  • FBI Background Check

  • FDA Certificates

  • IRS Documents

  • USDA Documents

Apostille Your Federal Digital Document

(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Processing time for all Federal documents is 9 Business Days.
In real 14 days US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.

Order today by 4:00 PM EST. We ship on
April 14, 2026
$77
per document + shipping. No extra fees.

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The U.S. Department of State does not offer expedited services on Fridays.
Federal Personal and Company documents are accepted.
Company Documents

  • Articles of Incorporation

  • Certificate of Good Standing

  • Power of Attorney

  • Business License

One-day apostille service for your company documents.

We obtain the apostille from the State of Maryland.
Regardless of which state your documents originated from.
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Processing time for all Company documents is 1 Business Day.
In real 6 days US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.

Order today by 4:00 PM EST. We ship on
April 1, 2026
$50
per document + shipping No extra fees.

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This service is for company documents only. Not for personal documents
Personal Documents

Personal Documents

  • Birth Certificate

  • Marriage Certificate

  • Affidavit

Educational Documents

  • Diplomas

  • Transcripts

Apostille Your Federal Digital Document

(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Processing time for all Federal documents is 9 Business Days.
In real 14 days US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.

Order today by 4:00 PM EST. We ship on
April 14, 2026
$77
per document + shipping. No extra fees.

Submit Your Federal Document

Click to select file

Only PDF files accepted
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Order Summary

Document Group Count Total Fee
Grand Total 0 $0
The U.S. Department of State does not offer expedited services on Fridays.
Federal Personal and Company documents are accepted.

How to Get an Apostille for Greenland

  1. Prepare your documents (notarize if needed)

  2. Upload your documents Digitally to our Website

  3. We process the apostille

  4. Receive your documents

Territory-Specific Notes

  • Greenland is not separately a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so U.S. apostilles are not automatically sufficient there.

  • As part of the Kingdom of Denmark, documents for use in Greenland are usually legalized through the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a process similar to apostille but governed by Denmark’s jurisdiction.

  • Official language: Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) and Danish – certified translations into Danish are often required for official, legal, academic, or administrative purposes.

  • Notarization is commonly required before legalization for personal (e.g., birth/marriage certificates), academic, or corporate documents.

  • Federal U.S. documents such as FBI background checks, IRS letters, or corporate filings should first be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State before further legalization.

  • Legalized documents are recognized across government offices, educational institutions, banks, employers, and legal bodies in Greenland.

Use Cases

You may need document legalization for Greenland when:

  • Submitting personal records for legal, residency, or administrative purposes

  • Working with local or international companies operating in Greenland

  • Applying for visas, immigration permits, or residency processes

  • Providing academic or professional credentials recognized by authorities

  • Certification of birth, marriage, death, or FBI background checks

Frequently Asked Questions

No — although Denmark is a member, Greenland itself is excluded from the simplified apostille scheme.

Not by itself; documents usually require additional legalization via Danish procedures.

Yes, Danish translations are typically required for official use.

Yes, after U.S. State Department authentication and Danish legalization.

Often, depending on the type of document and purpose.

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