Authorize your European compliance, trade, and corporate certificates for seamless global entry. An EU Certificate—whether it is a Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) for cosmetics, a medical device declaration under MDR/IVDR, or a European corporate registration—is essential for doing business globally. However, to present an EU-issued document to foreign authorities, ministries of health, or customs departments outside of Europe, you must legally validate it. If your international operations are managed through a U.S. entity, these documents often require specialized federal-level processing to be recognized.
At US Apostille, we specialize in navigating the complex authentication pipelines for European documents. We ensure your EU certificates are processed flawlessly, securing your Federal Apostille or Embassy Legalization in just 9 business days.
We Accept Both Digital & Physical EU Certificates
International trade moves rapidly. We accept both digitally-issued e-certificates and traditional paper documents to keep your global supply chains moving without delay.
1. Digital (PDF) Submission — Fast & Secure
How it works: If your European registry, Notified Body, or trade association issued your EU Certificate as a secure, digitally-signed PDF, simply upload the original file directly to our portal.
The Benefit: No international shipping costs or paper handling. We verify the secure digital signatures and process the document directly for Federal Apostille.
2. Physical (Hard Copy) Submission
How it works: If your document contains physical "wet-ink" signatures, official European government stamps, or raised seals, you must mail the physical original to our offices.
When it is required: This step is mandatory if the destination country (such as China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or the UAE) requires a physical paper original for full Embassy Legalization.
Company Documents
⚠️ Federal Jurisdiction Notice
EU-related certificates, international trade documents, and federal-level declarations cannot be processed by local, state-level Secretaries of State. They require a Federal Apostille from the U.S. Department of State (Office of Authentications) in Washington, D.C.
Transparent Pricing & Turnaround Times
Document Type
Federal Fee
Service Fee
Total Cost
Processing Time
EU Certificate
(Digital or Physical)
$20
$60
$80
9 Business Days
*Note: Processing times are subject to the U.S. Department of State’s current capacity. For countries that are not members of the Hague Convention, additional Embassy fees and processing timelines will apply.
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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Why Global Trade Entities Partner With Us
Digital-First Processing: We are fully integrated with modern European e-certification and digital validation standards to process your digital files without shipping delays.
Direct Washington D.C. Access: Our office is located close to the U.S. Department of State, allowing us to submit and retrieve your documents quickly, bypassing standard mail-in delays.
International Compliance Expertise: We ensure your EU-originated documents meet the precise, highly technical requirements of foreign ministries, customs brokers, and global registration boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A standard photocopy or home scan of a physical paper document is not recognized as a digital original. You must provide the secure, original PDF file generated directly by the EU issuing authority, or mail the physical paper original to our office. The U.S. Department of State will reject basic scans.
Under EU Regulation (EU) 2016/1191, many public documents (such as birth certificates or civil status records) are exempt from apostille requirements within EU member states. However, for commercial trade documents, and for any documents being sent outside the European Union (such as to Asia, South America, or the Middle East), a formal Apostille or Embassy Legalization is strictly mandatory.
Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) and European conformity certificates are highly time-sensitive. Because international ministries of health typically require these documents to be valid for at least 3 to 6 months upon arrival, we prioritize EU filings to ensure your paperwork is legalized well before the deadline.
Yes. We routinely process complete export portfolios. If you need to legalize an EU Certificate of Free Sale alongside Declarations of Conformity (DoC), ISO Certifications, or Powers of Attorney, we can coordinate and authenticate your entire package together.
