Question 1

What Delaware documents can be apostilled?

Accepted Answer

The most common Delaware documents we apostille for Indian clients include: Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of Formation (for LLCs), Franchise Tax Certificate, Certified Copies of filed documents, and Registered Agent authorization letters. Any document issued or certified by the Delaware Secretary of State can be apostilled.

Question 2

Who issues the apostille for Delaware documents?

Accepted Answer

The apostille for Delaware documents is issued exclusively by the Delaware Secretary of State in Dover, Delaware. Unlike some states where the apostille is handled by a different office, Delaware's Secretary of State both issues the corporate documents and apostilles them.

Question 3

I incorporated via Stripe Atlas / Firstbase / Clerky — can you apostille my documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Regardless of which incorporation service you used (Stripe Atlas, Firstbase, Clerky, Incfile, LegalZoom, etc.), if your company is incorporated in Delaware, we can get your documents apostilled. You'll need to provide your entity name and file number, and we can either work with copies you have or obtain fresh certified copies from the Delaware Secretary of State.

Question 4

Why does my Indian bank need an apostilled Certificate of Incorporation?

Accepted Answer

Indian banks require apostilled proof of your US company's existence for opening current accounts, receiving foreign remittances, or processing FEMA/RBI compliance filings. Since India is a Hague Convention member, the apostille is the standard authentication method they accept for foreign public documents.

Question 5

What's the difference between Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Good Standing?

Accepted Answer

The Certificate of Incorporation proves your company was officially formed in Delaware — it's a one-time document showing the initial filing. The Certificate of Good Standing (also called Certificate of Status) is a current-date document showing your company is active, has paid franchise taxes, and is in compliance. Many Indian authorities require both.

Question 6

How long does Delaware apostille take?

Accepted Answer

Standard processing takes 5-7 business days from when we initiate. Delaware offers same-day, 24-hour, and standard (5-day) processing tiers at the state level. We offer all options. Express courier to India adds 3-4 business days. Total end-to-end is typically 7-10 days standard, or 4-5 days rush.

Question 7

Do I need to send original documents to the US?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. For most Delaware corporate documents, we can obtain fresh certified copies directly from the Delaware Secretary of State on your behalf (there's a small state fee for this). If you have originals, you can send them — but it's often faster and simpler for us to obtain new certified copies.

Question 8

Is this service useful for FEMA/RBI Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) compliance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Indian companies making Overseas Direct Investment into a US subsidiary are required by RBI to submit apostilled incorporation documents of the foreign entity. We regularly handle this for companies filing Form ODI Part I and annual returns.

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