Embassy Legalization Service
Are you looking for expedited Legalization Services from Benin Embassy?
DC apostille provides fast document Legalization from the embassy of Benin in Washington DC for documents issued in the United States and destined for use in Benin.
Benin is not a member party to the Hague Apostille Convention and still requires Embassy certification in the United States to acknowledge the authenticity of foreign documents.
U.S. Document Legalization Service
DC apostille can legalize certain types of documents from the embassy of Benin in Washington DC such as federal documents or public States documents.
Please, pay attention to the requirements of your document to avoid any delays in the legalization process.
If you have any difficulty preparing your document, contact our customer support for free document review on: service@dcapostille.com
Examples of documents that we can legalize for use in Benin
Federal Documents Legalization for Benin
The document must be issued by one of the federal agencies in the United States and bear the federal stamp/ signature. Examples of US federal agencies are the federal courts, the FDA, the FBI, the USDA, the USPTO, the IRS, the EPA…etc. Documents issued by federal agencies including, but not limited to:-
A Certificate required for the export of human and animal drugs, cosmetics, medical devices
and personal care products that are not legally marketed in the United States
A certificate required for the export of human and animal drugs, cosmetics, medical devices and
personal care products that are legally marketed throughout the United States.
A federal certificate issued for the export of products and materials that are marketed in the
United States but intended for the clinical research only. Sometimes, it is also called CRA
Certificate.
The Justice Department that is responsible for the issuance of the FBI Criminal Background
Check.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is part of the federal government, which is concerned
with regulating and forcing the federal laws that protect human health and public
environment.
US Tax Residency-form 6166 is issued by the IRS and used to avoid double taxation on the same
income. US citizens and business owners with dual nationalities can benefit from the US tax
treaties and avoid VAT (Valued Added Tax) by applying for the IRS, form 6166.
Animal Health Certificate is issued by the US Department of Agriculture to ensure the protection
of animals welfare.
Social Security Administration is part of the federal government, which is concerned with
the social security and retirement programs.
The US PTO is the federal agency responsible for the issuance of Patent and Trademarks in
the United States.
A federal document ensures that the exported pharmaceutical. Cosmetics or personal care products
are BSE-Free. Sometimes it is also called BSE Mad Cow.
The European Union requires this certificate as a safety assurance of the exported food
products.
Naturalization is the act of becoming a US citizen and acquiring the American nationality. The
USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Service) issues certified copies of Naturalization
certificate for use outside the United States. However, it must be attached with form G-24 to be
eligible for the authentication process.
A certificate required for the export of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and
biology that are legally marketed throughout the United States. Sometimes also called CFG
Certificate.
A Certificate required for the export of pharmaceutical products across the United States’
boundaries. CPP Certificate.
An export certificate that is issued to ensure that the exported products are in compliance with
the United States’ health regulations.
State Document Legalization to Benin
Your document must be notarized by a notary public in the same state that issued the document before you can order our Benin Embassy Legalization service. You must call us first to confirm your request.
Examples of Public State Documents:
Company issued documents notarized by a notary public
Letter of Resignation is a written declaration that announces the author’s intention to
leave his or her position.
Certificate of Incumbency authorizes a legal person to act on behalf of a certain corporation
concerning executing, cancelling, or editing contracts.
Technical Data Sheet is an official certification that contains a full description about a
certain product including, but not limited to: the manufacturer, the materials, storage
instruction, possible hazards, and precautions. Sometimes it is also called Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
ISO Certificate is a quality certification, issued by certified registered Agents, to prove that
a certain product, service, or facility is in compliance with the international Standards, set
by the International Organization of Standardization ISO. US apostille has a complete record of
all the certified registered bodies to compare the signature in order to avoid any forgery
attempts.
Company Bylaws is the laws and rules that regulates the framework of a certain organization.
Bylaw of Company must define the rights, duties, liabilities and powers. It must be
differentiated of Articles of Incorporation that frames the general outlines of a business
entity.
An Amendment is an alteration to a legal contract to add, remove, or omit a certain term. The
amended document must be signed by the same signatory parties to the original contract.
Distribution Agreement is a legal contract between two parties the supplier and the distributor,
whereas both parties set the rules, term, and the conditions that govern their partnership.
There are many types of Agreements such as Construction Agreement, Joint venture agreement,
Confidentiality Agreement, and operating Agreement.
Affidavit is a legal written statement, made by the affiant under oath and before a
commissioned notary public, to declare voluntary decisions and actions. Examples of
affidavits are affidavits of no record, affidavits of performance, affidavits of residence,
affidavit of loss, and affidavit of domicile.
Power of Attorney is a legal power that entitles the agent to act on behalf of the client in
a certain issue that must be stated in the certificate with a fixed time. It has two types
including General power of Attorney and Special Power of Attorney.
Articles of Incorporation are official documents that contain fixed information and the outlines
of a certain association such as address, telephone, owner, board of directors and stock type.
It must be filled with the government to ensure its eligibility to do business in a certain
jurisdiction. It might be referred to as Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of
Registration, Corporate Charter, or Articles of Association.
Letter of Resignation is a written declaration that announces the author’s intention to
leave his or her position.Statement of Dissolution is the termination of the company’s
existence and the annulling of its legal powers between the contracting parties. However,
Dissolution of Partnership is to end the partnership between two parties without annulling
their legal powers.
Certificate of Merger is a voluntary integration between two companies to form a new business
entity based on a roughly fixed terms that are stated in the contract. However, certificate of
acquisition refers to the domination of one firm over another by taking up %51 of its stock
shares.
US Corporations issue Certificate of Existence to prove their existence as an authorized
corporation that is entitled to practice business and trade. Certificate of Existence, Sometimes
also called Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of Status, or Certificate of Authorization
as it authorizes the company to do business in a certain jurisdiction.
Corporate Resolution is a formal legal expression such as a proposition, a decision, a
complaint, a transaction or an intention that is discussed before the board of directors for
decision. Sometimes, it is also called Board Resolution.
Company Bylaws is the laws and rules that regulates the framework of a certain organization.
Bylaw of Company must define the rights, duties, liabilities and powers. It must be
differentiated of Articles of Incorporation that frames the general outlines of a business
entity.
Agency Agreement is a legal agreement between two parties the principal and the agent whereby
the agent act on behalf of the principle in certain situations that are stated in the agreement.
Certificate of Analysis is a legal document, issued by the appropriate governmental authority,
to testify the quality of products being exported across U.S. borders such as pharmaceutical
products, animal and human drugs.
Business License is an official permit to open and operate a business entity in a certain
jurisdiction. To obtain a business license for your corporation, you must fill an official
request to the appropriate governmental authority such as the Secretary of State office.
Sometimes, it is also referred to as Certificate of Ownership.
Assignment is a legal transfer of the assignor’s property to the assignee. Examples of
assignments are Stock assignments, absolute assignment, collateral assignment, benefits
assignment, liabilities assignment, and ownership assignment.
Examples of Commercial Documents
Commercial Invoice is a commercial export document that contains the shipment’s price in
order to be used by the Customs authorities in foreign countries. Additionally, it must
include information about the exported goods such as the importer, the exporter, the address
and contact information.
Certificate of Origin is a commercial export documents that declares the origin country of the
exported shipment. It must contain the basic information about the exported products, the
importer, the exporter, and the weight and height of the shipment.
Packing List is an itemized certificate that describes the accurate weight, height and the
quantity of the exported goods. It is also called Packing Slip or Bill of Parcels.
Kosher Certificate is a legal guarantee that the exported food, drugs, or cosmetics products
have been manufactured in accordance to the Jewish legislation and can be consumed by Population
in Jewish countries. Similarly, the kosher certificate is issued for products that meet the
legislation of the Jewish religion.
Dangerous Good Certificate is a required export document when exporting dangerous goods
using air carrier or air forwarder in compliance to the regulations of the Internation Air
Trasnsport Association IATA.
Pro forma Invoice is a document prepared by the supplier to inform the importer about the price
and the description of products before the exporting process.
Export License is issued by the respective governmental department to authorize a business
entity to perform export of goods.
Bill of Lading is a legal corporate document that serves as a shipment receipt for any
shipment being transported across the U.S. borders. It must contain specific details about
the exporter, the importer and the exported products.
Insurance Certificate is a guarantee for the importer that the exported cargo is insured against
loss or damage.
Halal Certificate is a legal guarantee that the exported food, drugs, or cosmetics products have
been manufactured in accordance to the Islamic legislation and can be consumed by Population in
Muslim countries.
Health Certificate is required when exporting a shipment that contains food or meat. It is
prepared by the exporter to approve that the shipment was in a good condition for human use at
the time or export.
A consular Invoice in another type of a commercial Invoice that contains certain financial
information about the exported cargo. It must be signed by the consular section of the
imported country in the country of Origin.
Certificate of Weight is issued by the customs of the exported country to verify the exact
weight of the exported cargo
The Certificate of Fumigation is required to certify that the export shipment has been inspected
against pest control by the approved fumigation service provider in the United states.
Examples of Personal Documents
Educational Documents
College/ School transcript is a cumulative report of a student’s grades throughout a certain
level at school or college. Official Transcripts must be issued by a registered educational
institution in the United States, signed by the college/ school authorized agent and
notarized before a notary public. Sometimes, it may be called CRF, Student Record, or
Cumulative Record File.
College/ School Diploma is an educational certificate attesting that the student had
satisfactory completed all the required school/ college levels. It is issued by the academic
institution in the United State and must be signed by an authorized agent.
Teaching Credentials is an official certificate granting its holder the right to teach certain
grades
TESOL is an abbreviation for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is a
specifically designed training program that enables its holder to reach English as a second
Language. It is also called TESL or TEFL.
Bachelor Degree/ Certificate are an academic degree, granted after the completion of 3 years
to 7 years university course (according to the field of study). Sometimes, it is also called
graduate degree.
Graduate Record Examination GRE is a fixed online examination that is used to determine the
eligibility of the applicant in certain areas such as Mathematics, creative thinking, or
vocabulary
Master Degree is an academic degree granted by the US universities or colleges for students who
completed at least one year study after their graduation.
Associate Degree is an academic degree, granted to students of community colleges or
technical colleges, after finishing at least two years study (or depending on the case of
the study).
Doctorate Certificate is an academic degree, which is granted by US Universities and allows its
holder to teach in the University. In many countries, it is considered as the highest academic
degrees.
Vital Records
Birth Certificate is an official certificate, issued by the local Health Departments and
includes details about the date and place of birth, in addition to the parents’ names.
Death Certificate is an officially issued document, signed by a doctor and contains information
about the deceased person such as age, sex, date, place and cause of death.
Marriage License/ Certificate is a legal document, issued either by the local church or Health
Department and authorizing a couple to marry. It must contain the couple names, place and date
of marriage, and who executed the marriage.
Divorce Certificate/Decree is a legal proof of separation and freedom to remarry again.
Sometimes, it is also called Certificate of Divorce or Decree of Divorce. The difference between
the certificate and the decree is the issuing authority. The Divorce certificate is issued by
the Local bureau of Vital Statistics, while the decree endorses the legal separation and issued
by court.
No Record of a Marriage is a required certification to prove the single status of its holder
if you are planning to get marry overseas. Sometimes, it is also called Certificate of No
Record of Marriage, Certificate of No Impediment, or No Marital Status.
Driver License is an official authorization approve that the cardholder can drive a car
Adoption Certificates is the required certification to adopt a child outside the United
states
Instruction to obtain Certified Copy of US Passport
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Ensure that your passport is valid.=
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Photocopy the first 2 pages.
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Put this notary statement on one copy:
“I, (your name), certify that is a true copy of my passport”.
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Notarize this copy before a notary public.
Police Clearance is an official record issued on the State level by the local police departments
to approve that a certiain individual has no criminal record. It is usually requested for
employment purposes.
If you have any questions regarding Apostille Benin, Contact our customer support team for information on: info@dcapostille.com.
Our prices doesn’t include the mailing fees, customers are asked to provide a return airway bill with their request using any private carrier such as FedEx, DHL or USPS.
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