Birth, marriage and death records
Eligible certified Virginia vital records bearing a qualifying Commonwealth official signature.
Virginia documents for international use
Virginia document apostille service by mail.
PRONTO assists with eligible Virginia birth, marriage and death records, diplomas, transcripts, powers of attorney, court records, notarized papers and business documents for international use.
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Virginia apostille services by document type
Send PRONTO a clear image and identify the destination country before mailing the original.
Diplomas and transcripts
Virginia educational records prepared with the required school-official statement and notarization.
Powers of attorney and affidavits
Private documents signed and notarized by an eligible Virginia notary.
Circuit court records
Eligible Virginia circuit-court documents prepared with the required certification of official record or triple seal.
Corporate documents
Certified Virginia business records, certificates and properly notarized company papers.
Additional Virginia records
Professional, adoption and other eligible public documents issued within the Commonwealth.
State-specific review
Virginia has strict signature, notarization and court-record rules.
Virginia does not authenticate documents notarized in another state merely because they are submitted with a Virginia request. Circuit-court records can require a Certification of Official Record, commonly called a triple seal.
Virginia currently states that electronic notarizations are not accepted for apostille or Great Seal authentication. PRONTO checks the document format before processing.
Before shipping: Do not mail a Virginia court document until the certification pages, signatures and date have been reviewed.
What we check first
Prevent avoidable document rejection
Virginia notarization
Private documents must carry a qualifying Virginia notarization, not an out-of-state notarization.
Court certification
Circuit-court records may require the court’s full Certification of Official Record or triple seal.
Paper format
Electronic notarization may not qualify for Virginia apostille processing.
How PRONTO’s service works
From document review to tracked return
You do not have to live in Virginia. The issuing state controls the apostille authority while PRONTO coordinates the order.
Send a clear image
Send the document type, issuing office, destination country and deadline.
Receive our review
We identify the service and explain whether the version appears ready.
Mail to PRONTO
Ship the qualifying original or certified document using our instructions.
Receive tracked return
We return the completed document to the confirmed address.
State and federal routes differ
Virginia documents stay on the Virginia route.
Eligible Virginia public records and Virginia-notarized documents are processed through the state authority. FBI background checks are federal documents and follow a separate U.S. Department of State process.
The destination country matters. Hague and non-Hague destinations can require different certificates or additional steps. PRONTO confirms the appropriate service before processing.
Frequently asked questions
Virginia apostille questions
Which Virginia documents can PRONTO process?
Common eligible documents include Virginia vital records, diplomas, transcripts, powers of attorney, court records, notarized documents, certified business records and other documents bearing a qualifying Virginia public-official or notary signature.
Can PRONTO apostille a Virginia birth or marriage certificate?
Yes, when it is the appropriate certified copy bearing a signature the Virginia apostille authority can authenticate. Send a clear image for review before mailing it.
Can a Virginia power of attorney be apostilled?
A power of attorney properly signed and notarized in Virginia may qualify. The recipient abroad should confirm the legal wording before the document is signed.
Can PRONTO apostille a Virginia circuit-court document?
Yes, when it is prepared with the required clerk certification and Certification of Official Record or triple seal. Send all pages for review.
Do I need to travel to Virginia?
No. PRONTO provides nationwide mail-in assistance. Start with a document review, then mail the qualifying original or certified document using our instructions.
How long does it take and how much does it cost?
Price and timing depend on the document, preparation, destination country, number of documents and return shipping. PRONTO confirms the current estimate after review.
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Tell us what Virginia document you have.
Send the document type, issuing office, destination country and deadline.