What each step authenticates
An apostille authenticates the signature and the capacity in which the signer acted; it does not certify the document's content. Hague Convention destinations generally use an apostille. Other destinations may require legalization through Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs followed by consular or local steps.
Source document and translation
Confirm separately whether the source document must be authenticated and whether the translation needs notarial signature acknowledgment, an apostille, or legalization. The sequence changes according to where each document was issued and will be used.
Semántico's operating standard
Every official translation issued by Semántico includes notarial acknowledgment of Mariana Porras's signature. This is an internal operating standard, not a universal legal requirement. When appropriate, Semántico can coordinate apostille or legalization before the Ministry; consular steps are not included unless expressly quoted.
Sources
- Cancillería de Colombia: requisitos de apostilla y legalización
- Cancillería de Colombia: apostilla y legalización
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