NARA Records Apostille for Japan

Sending a NARA Records to Japan — commonly for work visas, spouse visas, business — requires authenticating the document so Japan authorities accept it. Because Japan is a Hague Convention member, the route is a single apostille. Here is exactly what applies to this document and destination.

Route to Japan

Apostille

Issuing agency

National Archives and Records Administration

Getting the document

We can obtain this document for you

Translation

Certified Japanese translation typically required.

How to apostille a NARA Records for Japan

1. Send us your NARA Records details and confirm the destination is Japan.
2. Ship the document to us, or drop it at our West Palm Beach office.
3. We submit it to the U.S. Department of State for apostille.
4. The apostilled NARA Records returns to you or your recipient in Japan.

Translation

Certified Japanese translation typically required. Where required, we coordinate certified translation with your order.