Declaration of Conformity Apostille
In a Declaration of Conformity, a manufacturer states that its product meets specific rules. Foreign partners sometimes want that signature independently verified.
What this document is
The declaration names the product, the manufacturer, the applicable standards and the responsible signer. Products sold in the EU under CE marking need one that follows the relevant EU format.
Where it is used
Spanish and Portuguese importers may ask for a verified declaration when assembling technical files, public tenders or customs documentation.
How to prepare it
- Confirm that the standards listed are current.
- Identify the person responsible for compliance.
- Have that person sign before a notary.
Check this first
An apostille does not make a product compliant with EU rules. Your EU authorized representative or notified body deals with substance, and the apostille only verifies the signature.
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
Is a Declaration of Conformity required to be apostilled in the EU?
Not as a general rule. Apostille it when a specific buyer, tender or authority asks for it.