Maxim Gutsan B.A Notary Public

 An apostille is a form of certification used to authenticate documents for international use under the Hague Apostille Convention. It certifies the document's origin, ensuring that it is recognized as legitimate in all countries that are parties to the Convention. The apostille is a standardized form that is attached to the original document, providing information such as the issuing authority, date of issue, and a unique reference number. This process simplifies the legalization of documents, as it removes the need for further certification by the foreign country's embassy or consulate.