Get your U.S. birth certificate apostilled for use in Ireland. We handle all 50 states, walk it through the issuing state's apostille authority, and ship it back ready to use. Expedited, with return shipping included.
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Yes. Ireland is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. That means a U.S. birth certificate carrying an apostille from the state that issued it is accepted in Ireland directly, with no embassy or consulate legalization step on top. The apostille is the international stamp that makes your document valid abroad.
Irish citizenship by descent (Foreign Births Register), work visas, and residency require apostilled U.S. civil records.
Good news: Ireland accepts English-language U.S. documents, so no translation is typically required for your birth certificate. You send the certified copy, we apostille it, and it is ready to use.
Does Ireland accept a U.S. apostille on a birth certificate?
Yes. Ireland is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so a U.S. birth certificate with an apostille from the issuing state is recognized in Ireland without any further embassy legalization.
Do I need a translation for Ireland?
No. Ireland accepts English-language U.S. documents, so a translation is not typically needed.
What do I send you?
A recent state-certified copy of your birth certificate with the raised seal, not a photocopy. We apostille the original at the issuing state and ship it back to you.
How long does it take?
Standard is our base timeline and rush is faster, with the exact estimate shown for your document and state when you order. Return shipping is included.
Which states can you apostille from?
All 50. Tell us the state that issued your birth certificate and we route it to that state's apostille authority.
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