Agency Agreement Apostille
Agency agreements appoint a foreign representative to sell or act for a U.S. company. Local regulators and customs offices may ask for proof of that appointment.
What this document is
The agreement states the territory, products, term and powers of the agent or distributor. A notarized signature from the U.S. party makes it eligible for an apostille.
Where it is used
Spanish and Portuguese distributors use it for product registrations, public tenders and regulatory filings that need evidence of authorization from the manufacturer.
How to prepare it
- Finalize the agreement and collect the U.S. signature.
- Mention the product scope and agreement term.
- Check whether both parties must be notarized.
Check this first
Agreements with confidential commercial terms may be shared more widely than you expect. A short letter of appointment can sometimes replace the full contract.
How the apostille is obtained
- We review the document and check whether a notarized copy meets the request.
- A Maryland notary performs the notarization.
- The Circuit Court clerk certifies the notary where required, and the Maryland Secretary of State issues the apostille.
- We scan the apostilled document and email you a high-resolution PDF.
A common question
Can the foreign party sign in its own country?
Yes, but its signature falls under that country's rules. We deal only with the U.S. signature and the U.S. apostille.