ISO Certificate Apostille
An ISO certificate proves that an independent body audited your management system. Overseas tenders can ask you to provide an authenticated copy.
What this document is
The certificate comes from a private registrar and names a standard such as ISO 9001 or ISO 13485, a scope and a validity period. Because it is private, the notarized step is essential.
Where it is used
Public tenders and procurement teams in Spain and Portugal, as well as regulated importers, may request verified copies from U.S. suppliers.
How to prepare it
- Check that the certificate is within its validity dates.
- Confirm the scope covers the relevant products.
- Name the company officer who will attest the copy.
Check this first
Reviewers can verify an ISO certificate directly with the certification body. Make sure the listed site and company name match your bid documents.
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
Does the apostille renew the certificate?
No. Validity depends on your audit cycle with the registrar.