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Wilkerson Notary Services, LLC

Cuban Legalization Services

Fast & Reliable
Need Documents Legalized for Cuba? We Handle the Entire Process.

Cuban legalization requires a multi-step process through state and federal agencies plus the Cuban Embassy. Our team manages every step so your documents are accepted without delays or rejections.

Understanding the Process

What Is Cuban Legalization?

Unlike most countries, Cuba does not recognize apostilled documents. A more rigorous legalization process is required to validate your U.S. documents for use in Cuba.
Not Part of the Hague Convention
Cuba is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, which means apostilles are not accepted for Cuban legal matters.
Legalization Required
 
Instead of a simple apostille, documents must go through a full chain-of-custody legalization process ending at the Cuban Embassy.
Multi-Agency Authentication
Each document must be notarized, authenticated by the Secretary of State, certified by the U.S. Department of State, and legalized by the Cuban Embassy.
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How It Works

The Legalization Process

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Notarization
State Authentication
U.S. Dept. of State
Cuban Embassy
Documents are notarized by a commissioned notary public to verify authenticity.
The Secretary of State authenticates the notary's commission and signature.
The U.S. Department of State certifies the document for international use.
The Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. provides the final legalization.
Documents We Handle

Document Types

Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Death Certificates
Power of Attorney
Divorce Decrees
FBI Background Checks
Diplomas & Transcripts
Business Documents
Affidavits
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Spanish Translation Services

The Cuban Embassy requires all documents to be accompanied by a certified Spanish translation. Inaccurate or uncertified translations are a leading cause of document rejection.

Certified translations accepted by the Cuban Embassy

Translated by qualified legal translators

Reduces risk of delays and rejections

Warning: Submitting documents without a certified Spanish translation may result in rejection and significant delays.

In Detail

Full Process Breakdown

Timelines

Processing Time

Standard Processing

2–4+ Weeks

Includes all steps from notarization through embassy legalization.

Expedited Processing

Available

Rush options available depending on agency and embassy timelines. Contact us for current turnaround.

Why Us

Why Choose Wilkerson Notary Services?

Nationwide Service

We serve clients across all 50 states with mail-in and digital options.

Secure Processing

Your documents are handled with the highest level of care and confidentiality.

Experienced with Cuba

Specialized knowledge of Cuban Embassy requirements and procedures.

Mobile & Online Notary

Convenient notarization options including remote online notarization.

Full-Service Handling

From notarization to embassy legalization we manage every step.

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