Complete Guide: Prepare U.S. Documents for Legal Use in Jordan
We handle the entire chain—notarization, state/federal authentication, U.S. Department of State certification, and final Embassy of Jordan legalization—so your documents are fully accepted in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Estimated total timeline: up to 3 weeksHow It Works
Jordan is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Therefore, U.S. documents must be legalized through a complete multi-step process ending with the Embassy or Consulate of Jordan.
Document Review & Type Classification
We identify whether your document is state-issued (e.g., birth, marriage, or court record), notarized (e.g., affidavit, power of attorney), or federal (e.g., FBI report, IRS letter). This determines which authorities are required for authentication.
Notarization (If Applicable)
Any personal, business, or translation document must first be notarized by a U.S. Notary Public. We provide both in-office and mobile notary services to ensure compliance with California and Jordanian requirements.
County & State Authentication
Documents notarized in California often require County Clerk authentication of the notary’s signature, followed by certification by the California Secretary of State.
Federal Authentication – U.S. Department of State
Federal-level or internationally bound documents are then authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. This verifies the U.S. government seal and signature for foreign use.
Embassy of Jordan Legalization
The final step is submission to the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Washington, D.C.) or a Jordanian Consulate. The Embassy affixes its legalization seal confirming authenticity for use in Jordan.
Common Documents Legalized for Jordan
- Birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates
- Single status affidavits and powers of attorney
- FBI background checks
- Diplomas, degrees, transcripts, and educational records
- Corporate formation or registration certificates
- Court judgments and adoption documents
- Medical or vaccination records (for work or immigration)
Why Work with Orange County Apostille?
- Full-service management: Notarization, authentication, and Embassy submission done for you
- Expert compliance: Familiarity with Jordanian consular requirements
- Nationwide coverage: We process documents from all 50 U.S. states
- Expedited handling: Fast coordination with federal and embassy offices
- Translation support: Certified English↔Arabic translations available
- Secure international return: FedEx/DHL delivery with tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jordan part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
No. Jordan is not a signatory. All documents must go through full embassy legalization.
Can I use a California apostille alone in Jordan?
No. A California apostille is not recognized in Jordan without final embassy legalization.
How long does the process take?
The full process can take up to 3 weeks (estimated) from receipt to final legalization.
Can you process both state and federal documents together?
Yes. We handle multi-jurisdiction submissions through a unified workflow.
Do you assist with Arabic translations?
Yes. Certified, notarized English↔Arabic translations accepted by the Jordanian Embassy.
Can Jordan reject my document?
Improper authentication can cause rejection. Our process ensures full compliance.
Do you provide embassy receipts?
Yes. Embassy and courier receipts are included with every order.
Can you ship the documents directly to Jordan?
Yes. We offer insured FedEx and DHL international delivery.
What if my document is from another U.S. state?
We process documents nationwide — we’ll coordinate with the appropriate Secretary of State.
Do you notarize powers of attorney for Jordan?
Yes. We can prepare, notarize, and legalize POAs for personal, real estate, or legal use in Jordan.
Helpful Links & Resources (25)
- Orange County Apostille Home
- Mail-In Apostille Requests
- California Apostille Services
- Federal Authentication Service
- Your Local Notary Public
- Mobile Notary – Irvine
- Notary + Apostille Combo
- FBI Background Check Authentication
- Diploma/Transcript Authentication
- Marriage Certificate Authentication
- Birth Certificate Authentication
- Death Certificate Authentication
- Power of Attorney Authentication
- Corporate Document Authentication
- Certified Translation Services
- Non-Hague Legalization Overview
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