Mexico has accepted the apostille since 1995, so documents from Texas only need one apostille to be used in Mexico, with no Mexican consulate step. We handle Texas and FBI apostilles from 6124 Hwy 6 N, Houston for $155 per document, and our staff speaks Spanish.
The Documents Houston Families Send to Mexico Most
- Texas birth certificates of children born in the U.S., for registering their Mexican nationality (doble nacionalidad) at a Registro Civil in Mexico
- Marriage and divorce records for marrying, remarrying or settling property in Mexico
- FBI background checks when a Mexican office asks for a criminal record check, see our guide to the FBI background check for a Mexico visa
- Diplomas and transcripts for revalidación de estudios or a professional license (cédula)
- Powers of attorney (poderes) for property, inheritance or bank matters in Mexico
Apostille First, Then Translation
Get the apostille on the certified copy first, then translate the document and the apostille together. Translating first means the apostille page is left out.
Spanish Translation: Ask the Office First
Many offices in Mexico require the translation to be done by a perito traductor authorized in Mexico; others accept a certified translation from the U.S. Ask before you order. For offices that accept it, our Spanish to English and English to Spanish certified translation is $65 per document.
Prices
- Texas or FBI apostille: $155 per document, including the government fee and return shipping
- Expedited apostille: $299 per document
- Notarization: $10
- FBI background check (fingerprints and electronic submission): $95
- Certified translation: $65 per document
See all prices on our pricing page.
We are a document service, not a law firm, and we do not give legal or immigration advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the Mexican consulate to legalize my documents?
No. Mexico has accepted apostilles since 1995, so a U.S. document with an apostille is ready for use in Mexico without consulate legalization.
Does the apostille need to be translated into Spanish?
Usually, yes. Many Mexican offices ask for a Spanish translation of both the document and the apostille, and some require a perito traductor authorized in Mexico. Ask the receiving office before you order a translation.
Can you apostille my child’s Texas birth certificate for dual nationality?
Yes. Bring a certified copy of the birth certificate from the Texas vital records office or your local registrar. We get the Texas apostille, $155, and can translate it into Spanish for offices that accept a certified translation.
Can you apostille a power of attorney (poder) for Mexico?
Yes. You sign the power of attorney in front of our notary ($10), and we get the Texas apostille. We do not draft legal documents; your attorney in Mexico usually provides the wording.
How much does an apostille for Mexico cost?
$155 per document, including the government fee and return shipping. Expedited service is $299 per document.