Last updated: 18 September 2026
Does an apostille replace an English translation?
No. An apostille authenticates the signature or seal on a document for use in another country; it does not translate anything. A foreign-language divorce decree still needs an English translation before any authentication step. See our divorce decree translation guide.
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