Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apostille

Noun

ˌæpəˈstiːl

Definition

A form of certification for documents that makes them valid in another country, used primarily in international legal and administrative processes.

Examples

After getting her diploma, she needed to obtain an apostille for it to be recognized abroad.
Without an apostille, the birth certificate was not accepted by the foreign government.

Meaning

An apostille is a specialized certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document, ensuring it is recognized in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.